Agriculture worker
Australian Bluegum Plantations (ABP)

Australian Bluegum Plantations (ABP) holdings currently include over 85,000 productive hectares of plantations as well as world class port facilities located in the Albany region of Western Australia and the Green Triangle region of Victoria and South Australia. ABP employs over 300 permanent and contract staff
ABP corporate values centre on prioritising safety, pursuing and rewarding innovation, delivering value to our customers and promoting a culture dedicated to continuous improvement in economic, social and environmental returns
ABP are a major supporter of the highly successful Young Leaders Program and are committed to supporting young people with their Career Journey and are keen to showcase the opportunities available within the Forestry Industry with an enviable Work Experience Program on offer.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will gain valuable experience in the industry which may include improved recognition and identification of different plant genus and species types, determination of different types of soil/growing media. Students will participate in OHS processes and environmentally sustainable work practices.

Typical Tasks & Duties

A week with ABP will give exposure to the varied opportunities available within the company, and the Forestry Industry as a whole. You will be allocated a mentor and experience the following elements:
• Nursery and Propogation – including seedling processes, planting, quality assurance, checks on plantations etc
• Plantation sites maintenance including checks, exposure to contractors for maintenance including spraying, negotiations with neighbouring farmers and harvesting.
• Environmental area including, revegetation and wildlife care ie Koala Spotting etc
• A day at the Port of Portland to understand the final stage of loading the product to the ships.

Student Requirements

The student must have an active interest in the Forestry Industry, which is a good compliment to anyone keen on Agriculture, Horticulture and Environmental studies.
You must be keen on the outdoors in varied weather elements and show initiative.

Dress Requirements

Fully covered workwear; steelcap and Lace up workboots. Overalls and all PPE will be provided.

Special Transport Requirements

Travel Arrangement Forms will be required.