Work and Live in Australia – (Agricultural Farms)

Australian agricultural farms specializing in livestock, poultry, milk production, cereals, fruits and vegetables offer annual vacancies to specialists in all agricultural areas.

The National Farmers Association of Australia, which participated in the development of this project, guarantees that it meets industry standards. The presented Program pursues a number of important goals:

• – familiarization of candidates with the specifics of the Australian agricultural industry on the example of the best farms;
• – acquisition of practical knowledge in the application of modern equipment and technological methods;
• – immersion in rational management methods.

In addition to the main practical course on the job, the candidate is additionally provided with an online program made up of relevant agricultural subjects, which is provided by the country's leading educational organization Rural Skills Australia.

If the course provided for by the program is successfully completed and the employer does not object, the candidate may be granted a 4-year work visa (or even an immigrant visa, in some cases). The program gives Russians the opportunity to get a real job in australia immediately.

List of significant criteria

The following qualities are decisive in the selection of applicants for participation in this employment program:

1. Educational level and practical experience. If the applicant:

• – is pursuing an agricultural education (has completed 2 or more courses) and has experience in this profession;
• – has completed agricultural education a year (or less) ago and has experience in this profession;
• – has completed agricultural education and has worked in the specialty for at least a year during the previous two years;
• – has not received specialized education, but has 3 years (or more) of practice in the industry (of which at least a year during the last two years).

1. but there is a 3 year old

• The required level of language proficiency includes:
• – understanding of spoken language and confident communication in familiar topics;
• – the ability to consciously perceive tasks and make the necessary clarifications in case of incomplete understanding;
• – understanding of a simple written text and the ability to competently construct and write familiar topics.

understanding of simple written text and the ability to competently build and write familiar topics

For applicants for participation in the program, an important role is given to the following qualities:

• – work experience in non-CIS countries (Canada, the United States, England, Sweden, etc.);
• - desire for training and high-quality work performance;
• – the ability to make decisions independently, to perform the assigned work accurately responsibly and efficiently;
• – communicativeness;
• – the ability and desire to work overtime during seasonal peak loads;
• – availability of knowledge and qualified skills necessary for the chosen activity.

For applicants for participation in the program, an important role is given to the following qualities

1. The casting participant submits a resume written in English for consideration. Documents and recommendations that confirm the information set out in the resume are desirable.
2. The commission of specialists reviews the resume and, if it meets the conditions of the project, you must pay a fee of $ 200 (for the work on reviewing and processing the submitted documentation). If the selected candidate later refuses to participate in the project, the money will not be refunded.
3. The online interview is conducted in English by an Australian specialist.
4. After reviewing the results of the interview with your prospective employer, a similar interview (via Skype) is conducted between the potential employer and the candidate. If the candidate meets the conditions of the Program, we are guaranteed to employ him.

The result of a positive completion of the described tests is the conclusion of an official contract and the transition to the registration of documents necessary for participation in the Program.

If the candidate satisfies the conditions of the Program

The list of job responsibilities is determined by the qualifications of the employee and the specifics of the farm's activities. Basically, the candidate is required to:

• – to help the employer in everything related to the functioning of the farm;
• – participate in the planning of production work and their implementation;
• – use the necessary technical equipment in the work;
• – ensure the proper condition of working tools, technological equipment and transport used in the economy;
• – comply with the safety standards of production processes;

Working mode

The working week should include from 38 to 40 hours, if necessary, supplemented by overtime work, paid separately at higher rates.

paid separately at higher rates

It is produced in Australian dollars and amounts to 30-40 thousand per year, depending on qualifications. Overtime is additionally charged in accordance with the tariff - at least 17 AU$ per hour.

Additional charges:

• – 4-week annual leave;
• – pension contribution – 9.5 percent of basic earnings. At the end of the employment contract, the accumulated amount can be issued to the employee.

Housing

The worker is usually provided with self-paid, low-cost housing on the farm.

Selection of candidates who meet the requirements of special programs

Candidates wishing to participate in such a program are subject to a review procedure for compliance with its requirements. The procedure includes:

• – two-stage interview;
• – assessment of the possibility of participation in the program;
• – study of the recommendations, confirmation of practical activities;
• – selection of a suitable employer and ensuring that the candidate is familiar with him.

Such a multi-step procedure will take at least 14 days, its effectiveness is largely determined by the professional qualities of the applicant. The review fee is 200 USD.

At the moment, there are two immigration programs based on professional selection, which involve the need to apply for a long-term Australian work visa. For citizens of the post-Soviet countries (including Russians), immigration and At the moment there are two immigration based on professional selection programs If you have a work visa of one of the categories:

• – a visa that allows temporary employment of qualified workers;
• – short-term employment in Australia;
• – participation in special projects as an intern;
• – for individual specialists and professions.

compliant special programs

This category of visas is addressed to foreign nationals who are officially invited to work for an Australian company (or another country) or as a private employer.

There is a chance to obtain such a visa if a number of conditions are met:

1. In order to invite a qualified specialist, the employing company is obliged to confirm its right with a special sponsorship permit, and the Immigration Department must approve the application.
2. It is required that the requested position is not created for a specific person, but is indicated in the list of vacancies available to foreign applicants.
3. Only the sponsoring (inviting) company can act as his direct employer.
4. The applicant must meet the qualification requirements specified in the application.
5. This visa category requires knowledge of English at a level of at least IELTS 5.0. His great knowledge may be required by a separate condition.
6. A temporary visa in this category is the basis for obtaining a license or registration, if required, to work in Australia.
7. The level of salary must be confirmed, not less than the minimum approved by law.

The maximum validity of such a visa is four years.

compliant special programs

The law allows the invited qualified specialist to come to the family, allowing them to study and find employment.

The visa can be extended for the next period, an unlimited number of times.

The invited employee is limited in changing the employer (special permission is required).

You cannot work in accordance with the qualifications declared when applying for a visa or combine your main work and work for another employer or your own business.

compliant special programs

Receive job in australia (short-term) is allowed by a visa belonging to the 400th subclass. It is intended for foreign workers who are invited to perform a narrowly defined job in a short period of time or to become an invited participant in an event organized in Australia. The validity of a work visa of this type is no more than six weeks (with the exception of three months).

compliant special programs

This type of work visa is valid for no more than six weeks. This type of work visa is valid for no more than six weeks. There are cultural and educational exchange projects in which young people participate as trainees.

You can apply for this type of visa and work as an intern if you have an invitation from the organizers of the exchange program and meet all their requirements.

The work of an intern usually does not involve payment. There are exceptions, for example, when the learning process takes place in the course of work.

Employment for certain professional categories

when the learning process occurs in the course of work when the learning process occurs in the course of work Specialists are divided into a number of professional categories:

1. Education system:

scientific and engineering staff, librarians, specialists in the field of laboratory and research activities in higher educational and research organizations, teachers for schools and secondary technical institutions.

1. Research:

academics who have been invited to participate (observe) in research work carried out in scientific or educational institutions in Australia.

1. Entertainment:

Artists accompanied by a team, directors, actors, specialists in the field of film and television industry, ballet, opera, circus artists with a support team, including make-up artists, producers and other technical specialists providing work.

1. Sport:

athletes, coaches, judges, technical workers, jury.

1. Cinema and Media:

Non-Australian film crews, accredited news groups.

1. Elocution:

professional public speakers.

1. Religion:

Specialists in the field of religion who have received some training, who are invited to work in the religious field in Australia.

1. Household:

Domestic workers, assistants engaged in economic tasks in the house of foreign high-ranking specialists: diplomats, senior managers, consular staff.

How to apply for a package of documents and an Australian work visa?

It must be admitted that the visa application process for This type of work visa is valid for no more than six weeks. very difficult, which is largely determined by the rigidity of the requirements imposed on the documents. We, as an official migration agent (registered in this capacity in Australia), according to the available licenses, are entitled to participate in the registration of documentary support and visas. For more information about the types of visas and the procedure for obtaining them, see the "Visas to Australia" section of our website.

If you want to consult (free of charge) about a visa, or get assistance in preparing a package of documents that must be submitted to the Embassy of Australia (Moscow), please contact the specialists of our company.