The Greater Whitsunday region is embracing new thinking and change. Businesses, workforces and industries are dynamic and future focused. The Greater Whitsunday region will require ongoing collaboration with industry, education and training providers to ensure we navigate the changing landscape successfully. In this video we explore the careers in Agriculture, in particular the emerging industry of Aquaculture, onsite at Australian Prawn Farms.
Workforce
Workforce branding webinars
BGGA engaged with Mark Puncher who provided two valuable branding webinars to assist industry with attracting and retaining workers.
Branding workshop booklet (please download and print to accompany the branding webinars)
Workforce Toolkit: Fee-Free Tafe Courses
The career of your dreams is within reach thanks to Fee-Free TAFE. Follow your passion with over 70 industry-recognised courses to choose from. Make a great decision for your future with in-demand skills in high-priority areas, including health and science, business, cyber security and IT, education and community, agriculture, and service industries. With a range of skill sets, certificates and diplomas available, now’s the time to get job ready with Fee-Free TAFE.
Bowen Gumlu Growers Association Visa Overview
The purpose of this document is to show the different visas available to growers. There are three common visas that can be used to recruit workers
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Advertise or search for jobs at Pick Paradise
Specifically designed for employers in Horticulture, Agriculture and Aquaculture industries, you can use the Pick Paradise website to submit job openings, casual roles and more. Jobs posted on the Pick Paradise website will also be displayed on the Pick Paradise social media channels.
Visit: www.pickparadise.com.au for more information.
Looking for Seasonal Work?
Harvest Season in North Queensland
For more information on Queensland’s harvest seasons, click here.
Finding Seasonal Work
Watch the Pick Paradise promotional video here.
Download the Pick Paradise Job Seeker Flyer here.
Visit the Harvest Trail job search here.
Pick the Burdekin
Farm Ready Hub
Getting to North Queensland and finding a place to stay:
Contact Bowen Tourism to access your accommodation and transport options.
