Tips for Getting a Farm Job in Australia
Farm - South Australia photo by Silvana Humphries
One of the most stressful things when you are on your working holiday visa is not having time to do the 88 days in the field. Without this requirement it will not be possible to renew your visa for a second year, in this beautiful country, for Therefore, in this post we will help you organize yourself to find your perfect job.
What should I know before finding my farm job?
The first thing you should do is review the requirements of your WH Visa to obtain your second year in Australia, you can review the government link to have all the necessary requirements for your extension, Specified work for Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) (homeaffairs .gov.au) , Specified work for Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) (homeaffairs.gov.au) the link will inform you about the approved industries, specific areas that you can work in and most importantly of all the areas that are considered for the 88 days, once you have this information ready, plan to do this work in the first few months of your visa.
What is life like in the countryside or remote areas?
Working in the countryside or remote areas sounds fun, visiting incredible places, contact with animals, lots of fresh air, however, this can be sacrificial and lonely if you are not used to living far away, getting up early, working long hours with physical effort, yes Being a city person can be a little shocking at first, so you must keep in mind, have good physical shape and mental strength to meet your goal since each job has different demands.
Organizing your goals
One of the best things you can do, to avoid wasting time with your visa, is to organize yourself and have the information you need clear.
How do I organize myself to find my first job in the field?
Obtaining your WH Visa, the first thing you must take into account is what season you are going to arrive in Australia, what city, having this information you can start looking for what season each state is in, you can look at Harvest Maps Harvest map to find farm job - WikiFarms Australia This link will show you a map with the planting and harvest seasons in Australia so you will have an idea of where to go and what to do. In addition to checking the weather in the area depending on the time of year, you can review the summary of Australian cities Working Holiday Australia | International student in Australia | Travel | Photography (chilenamate.com) so you can get an idea.
Do I have to work only in planting or harvesting?
No, you can work in tourism or hospitality in the North, remote and very remote areas, you can work in plantations and animal husbandry, fishing and harvesting pearls, cultivation and felling of trees among others, review here the areas you can work https:/ /immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462/specified-462-work , Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) (homeaffairs.gov.au) you must always be Pay attention to the government page because this is the most reliable source and it is also constantly updated.
Where can I find work in the countryside in Australia?
Facebook group Backpacker Jobs in Australia here you can put an ad in English offering your services to work on a farm to do your 88 days or three months (you can Check previous posts from other backpackers to get an idea of what they say).
Review the job offers that appear on Farm Work Australia - Farm Jobs for Backpackers in Australia (backpackerjobboard.com.au) carefully review the tasks you must do and if they count towards your visa.
There are also websites specialized in farm work, our dear niece Silvana who is part of Girls in Agriculture Australia Home | Girlsinagricultureau (silvanahumphriess.wixsite.com) she gave us some links that may be useful.
Find jobs in the Australian Agriculture Industry - Agriculture Jobs Australia
Farm Work South Australia | Farm Workers | Agri Labor Australia
Facebook groups Australia Farm work 88 days | FARM WORK AUSTRALIA BACKPAKERS 2024-25
Conclusion.
Plan your arrival in Australia, check what season you will arrive in and which state or territory.
Review the requirements for the second year of your visa to be tested. Always look for information on the official government website, you can also call them and ask questions.
Search the links that we leave you and send emails, ask questions if they need workers, the idea is to send to many places so you have alternatives, check that the places are legal and not scams, that they want to scam you.
Do not give out personal information, such as bank accounts, passport numbers in phone calls or first contact.
Try to have a first aid course (some remote jobs have poisonous animals)
Take your RSA Responsible Service of Alcohol course if you work in hospitality.
Requirements for your second visa.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462 , Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) (homeaffairs.gov.au) official government website June 2024
Always remember to check the official government website.
Recommendations.
If you are traveling alone, it is important that you check very well where you are going, references are important and if you can find a friend to accompany you much better, although Australia is safe, you always have to be careful.
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