Agriculture worker
Red Rock Olives

Red Rock Olives produces award-winning extra virgin olive oil, table olives, olive salt, artisan vinegars and more. The olive grove and farm gate café are situated near the Grampians National Park in western Victoria.

Our aim is to produce our products sustainably and ethically, with a focus on providing a paddock-to-plate experience.

Red Rock Olives is able to offer a SWL placement to a student as a Production Assistant where they will gain hands on experience working at the Red Rock Olives farm.

Skills You Might Learn

Skills attained will include the following;

- Understanding of the local business production industry and associated processes
- Hands on experience working with associated tools and machines
- Time management, teamwork, customer service and workplace communications

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students tasks will include assisting with the day to day activities related to production of the Red Rock Olive products including olive oil, table olives, olive salt, artisan vinegars and more. The student will receive instruction and guidance from the manager regarding the operation and use of associated tools and machines. The student will also be exposed to administrative management within Red Rock Olives farm and various operational activities such as stock management, staff management and the logistics regarding the production processes.

Student Requirements

The following requirements must be met;

- Students are required to have a keen interest in the agriculture and farming sector
- Students must be able to spend extended periods on their feet
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions
- Students must be willing to communicate clearly and work with a team
- Students must be completing a related subject or have displayed an interest in the area

Dress Requirements

Dress requirements will be discussed directly with student.

Special Transport Requirements

The student will be required to arrange their own transport; if transport is presenting a problem please contact CGLLEN to discuss available options and support that can be provided.

Email: SWL@cgllen.org.au
Phone: 03 5352 3266

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• AHC20410 - Certificate II in Horticulture
• AHC20416 - Certificate II in Horticulture
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies