It’s no secret that Australia’s primary industries are an important part of our lives. From the clothes we wear to the food we eat, we could not survive without our food and fibre sector. Recognising the importance of these industries, the National Careers Institute (NCI) has created a new suite of resources. These resources show the range of careers available in the primary industries. The NCI’s Career Mapping Project is part of the Australian Government’s AgATTRACT measures. What resources are available? Thanks to funding from the Australian Government, the NCI recently launched an agricultu ..read more

If you’ve ever enjoyed a juicy piece of chicken, you’re not alone. In fact, the average Australian now consumes a whopping 1kg of chicken every week! To keep up with this growing demand and ensure supply, the AgriFutures Cultivate Traineeship Program is now open to Australian citizens and permanent residents eager for an early career opportunity. What’s it about? AgriFutures has joined hands with the chicken meat industry to launch this exciting traineeship program. It’s a golden opportunity for people who are passionate about animal welfare, innovation, and sustainability to kickstart a thriv ..read more

Year 9 and 10 students across Australia can win $1000 for their school through the Crawford Fund‘s ‘Development for a Better Future’ Competition. Students can work solo or as part of a team to create a short video (<3 minutes) around a food and nutrition security issue from one of the Crawford Fund’s ‘Development for a Better Future‘ teaching materials. The Crawford Fund want tomorrow’s scientists, researchers, communicators, AI and big data specialists, nutritionists, geographers, engineers, designers, social scientists, problem solvers and creative thinkers to let their imaginations run w ..read more

SSSS: Statistics, Sustainability, Systems thinking and STEM’s school competitions are open for teacher registration! These two competitions – a poster competition and a solar vehicle challenge – are open until November and form part of the SSSS 2023 national initiative Solar Vehicle Competition – entries close 5 November 2023 Schools can order free mini solar vehicle kits to assist them to construct mini solar vehicles, try varied configurations and alternative materials. The aim: be the fastest over 10 metres! National Schools Poster Competition – entries close 10 November 2023 The Schools Po ..read more

After the resounding success of the SA Student Compendium, Ag Institute Australia’s NSW Division has launched the highly anticipated 2023 Undergraduate Handbook. Tailored to undergraduate students across NSW, this comprehensive compendium will unlock a world of graduate, scholarship and career opportunities within the vibrant landscape of agriculture. Beyond this, it also highlights the exciting and rewarding events available to students throughout the academic year. This guide intends to highlight the array of opportunities available to students and connect businesses with a vast cohort of pr ..read more

PIEFA is thrilled to be supporting AgCAREERSTART, the new agricultural sector gap year program.  AgCAREERSTART is a structured 12-month program where participants are matched with a paid on-farm job, given training, development and access to industry events and experiences. AgCAREERSTART is an Australian Government initiative, delivered by the National Farmers’ Federation in collaboration with leading industry bodies. Expressions of interest are open now, with applications opening mid-December 2021. The first on-farm placements will get underway in March 2022. More information to com ..read more

To celebrate #AgDayAU on Friday November 19, National Farmers’ Federation is showcasing the fabulous and fulfilling career opportunities available in the agricultural sector. From mustering cattle in the Top End to developing the next breakthrough wheat variety and through to app development and journalism, there’s a career pathway available. Whatever your passion, you really can choose your own #AgVenture. The Careers Expo will be running from October 25th right up to National Ag Day. Each session will highlight a particular career available in agriculture. Hear from people working in the pos ..read more

The theme for the 2022 HRF Schools Plant Science Competition is ‘Native Foods’. The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Hermitage Research Facility (HRF) Schools Plant Science Competition (SPSC) offers engaging ways for students to gain understanding and skills in key areas identified within the Australian science curriculum. Encouraging the next generation of people who will be involved in agricultural/science careers is crucial to how we will face the future and is a key purpose of the competition. This year, students from F-12 are invited to participate. An excellent range of priz ..read more

PIEFA is thrilled to be supporting AgCAREERSTART, the new agricultural sector gap year program.  AgCAREERSTART is a structured 12-month program where participants are matched with a paid on-farm job, given training, development and access to industry events and experiences. AgCAREERSTART is an Australian Government initiative, delivered by the National Farmers’ Federation in collaboration with leading industry bodies. Expressions of interest are open now, with applications opening mid-December 2021. The first on-farm placements will get underway in March 2022. More information to co ..read more

To celebrate #AgDayAU on Friday November 19, National Farmers’ Federation is showcasing the fabulous and fulfilling career opportunities available in the agricultural sector. From mustering cattle in the Top End to developing the next breakthrough wheat variety and through to app development and journalism, there’s a career pathway available. Whatever your passion, you really can choose your own #AgVenture. The Careers Expo will be running from October 25th right up to National Ag Day. Each session will highlight a particular career available in agriculture. Hear from people working in the po ..read more