Farm hand, Gardening Assistant, Horticultural worker
Tedesco Osteria

Term 3 - 2026.
Located at 1175 Mornington - Flinders Rd, Redhill, Tedesco is a hidden gem that offers a unique experience for visitors. This charming establishment not only boasts a delightful cafe & restaurant but also features a stunning farm that adds to its allure. The farm at Tedesco is a picturesque setting that showcases the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can wander through lush green fields, dotted with colourful flowers & charming farm animals. The farm is meticulously maintained, creating tranquil & welcoming atmosphere for guests to enjoy.

The farm at Tedesco is a picturesque setting that showcases the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can wander through lush green fields, dotted with colourful flowers & charming farm animals. The farm is meticulously maintained, creating tranquil & welcoming atmosphere for guests to enjoy.

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Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These will include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Initiative and enterprise
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
- Learning
- Technology

Students may attain vital industry specific skills which will also relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
- Liaising and working with colleagues, managers, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Typically a work day could involve propagation, planting, weeding, bed prep, trellising/training, harvesting and seed saving. We are production focused but there is also a strong ornamental/aesthetic quality to the work and would suit someone interested in learning about growing vegetables/cut flowers but would also give them some horticultural maintenance skills. The work is very diverse and season-dependent.

Student Requirements

Students are to have a genuine interest in agriculture or horticulture and be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Students are to adhere to the employers OHS procedures and COVID Safe practices. Students on placement are required to be fully
COVID-19 vaccinated. This is a mandated requirement for the essential workers in agriculture (including viticulture).

Dress Requirements

Appropriate work uniform and footwear will be required for this placement, please check with the employer PRIOR to the placement commencement about what you are to wear.

Special Transport Requirements

Students are to arrange own transport to and from the employer.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• AHC20116 - Certificate II in Agriculture
• AHC20416 - Certificate II in Horticulture
• AHC21016 - Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
• AHC21020 - Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
• AHC21616 - Certificate II in Landscaping
• AHC30116 - Certificate III in Agriculture
• AHC30616 - Certificate III in Production Horticulture
• AHC30620 - Certificate III in Production Horticulture
• AHC30716 - Certificate III in Horticulture
• AHC31420 - Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management