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Naturally Goat

An excellent opportunity exists for students interested in Regenerative Agriculture. Naturally Goat has over 70 goats and believe farming should be ethical, cruelty free and regenerative. The herd have over 40 acres to graze and browse on and are not locked up in sheds or small pens. Students will learn the importance of reducing tillage, promoting soil cover with cover crops and crop rotations, increasing biodiversity through the use of multiple crops and livestock, reducing or eliminating the use of synthetic inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides, and integrating livestock into crop production systems to enhance soil fertility. This dairy farm provides wonderful, creamy milk that is then turned into a luxurious range of soaps, skincare, body care and hair care.

In 2021 the employer Orianna won the award “Young Business Leader of the year” and in December 2023 Orianna took home the title of “2023 NBAA business of the year” for her company, Naturally Goat.

To be part of a "working farm for milking goats", students should share this opportunity with their teacher today!

Skills You Might Learn

Industry specific skills may include;
- plant care of a variety of different species
- using a variety of tools and equipment to meet specific task requirements.
- gardening and garden maintenance
- increase of industry knowledge, especially native plants

Transferrable skills include;
- communication
- time management
- following instructions
- using technology
- problem solving and demonstrating initiative, etc.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Successful applicants will participate in a number of tasks as directed by the relevant supervisor. You will start with the basics, including Occupational Health and Safety, and as your skills and competencies develop, you may be given the opportunity to participate in more complex tasks in the field of Horticulture. These tasks will vary depending on the workplace activities at the time, and the student's area of study. They may include any or all of the following;
- Sweeping and raking pathways
- Working in the gardens
- Nursery tasks (such as washing pots, pricking out seedlings, etc)
- Observing Education programs
- Learning about sustainable farming and backyard practices (eg. Worm farming, composting, vegetable farming)
- Helping with office work
- Other suitable tasks as directed by your supervisor

Student Requirements

This is a “physical” role, so a level of coordination and dexterity is vital. Best suited to students currently undertaking relevant Horticulture VET studies or similar

Students must submit a resume to swl@bnllen.org.au and complete an online application form (link supplied by BNLLEN). Employer will then contact student for pre-placement interview.

In line with Government regulations, students are required to adhere to current vaccination directives for Covid-19 and the employer may ask for proof of vaccination.

Dress Requirements

Solid footwear is required; leather boots preferred, otherwise old trainers (gum boots in case of wet weather.)
Long sleeve shirt is preferred and a broad brimmed hat is essential.

Special Transport Requirements

This workplace is not close to public transport and the student will need to organise their own transport to and from the site.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• ACM20117 - Certificate II in Animal Studies
• ACM30117 - Certificate III in Animal Studies
• AHC20116 - Certificate II in Agriculture
• AHC30116 - Certificate III in Agriculture