LOCAL major grain handler Viterra has opened applications for 1500 seasonal positions across SA and western Vic, as it prepares for the promising upcoming harvest.
Viterra operations manager Michael Hill said harvest workers played a big role in helping move locally-grown grain into storage, before it was sold to markets across Australia and globally.
With roles appealing to a wide range of job seekers, there is flexibility to be based at 55 storage and handling locations, with on the job training and no prior experience required.
Viterra human resources manager Alyson Gilbey said harvest presented an excellent opportunity for people of all ages and from all walks of life to earn good money and learn new skills.
"We give on-the-job training and development to ensure employees have the skills and support they need to take on a wide range of roles," she said.
"There is also potential to develop a career and stay in an ongoing role."
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For second-year nursing student, Hannah, applying for a harvest role with Viterra was an opportunity to broaden her skillset, while earning money for the year ahead at university.
"During the year it can be tricky balancing work with study, but what I earn during the harvest really sets me up for the rest of the year," she said.
"Over the course of harvest, I was able to step into different roles and take on new responsibilities.
"It gave me a chance to experience new things and really challenge myself."
Ms Gilbey says the harvest will be relying on people like Hannah more this year as the number of people travelling interstate continues to be impacted by COVID.
"The work available with Viterra is a great fit for a people looking for work experience, or those between jobs seeking short-term opportunities," she said.
"We get a lot of applications from people of all ages and backgrounds including semi-retirees travelling throughout the state."
Grey nomads, Michelle and Darren, are hoping to be back for another harvest saying they first took up roles with Viterra to fund their retirement travel.
"Now it's an annual event that we both look forward to," Michelle said.
Positions are available from October until January 2022 and include grain handling, bunker and weighbridge operations as well as laboratory grain analysts, with career progression possible across the company.
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