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Foreign dairy workers urgently needed
The ABC reports that in the face of a chronic skill shortages in the dairy industry, Dairy Australia is pushing for widened access to the temporary 457 foreign working visa.
Dairy Australia is preparing to make a submission to the Federal Government on including skilled dairy workers under the 457 visa concessions by mid-year, according to a report by the ABC.
Employing foreign labour is pipped as the most likely short term solution for the labour shortage, while training and educating local dairy farmers and Australian-based workers is part of the long-term picture.
A survey of dairy farmers by Dairy Australia found that of 59 per cent of dairy farms had tried to hire people to work between 2003 and 2008. Almost two-thirds of those say they often or always had difficulty finding the right people.
Speaking to the ABC, Dairy Australia manager of policy strategy Claire Miller said dairy has the capacity to grow, but the industry needs workers. She says state and national policies are encouraging agricultural expansion to take advantage of the Asian dining room, but the workforce is not large enough for the industry to grow. "The skill shortage we're experiencing is actually among the barriers for dairy farmers to expand," she said.
Busselton dairy farmer and Australian Dairy Farmers board member Peter Evans whose business is struggling to find skilled dairy workers is calling for dairy workers to be included in the 457 skills urgently. He said, "There certainly isn't a pool in Western Australia, and yes, we believe there are people overseas who can fill that role."
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Thursday, 17 April 2014I leave my email and phone if any-one need a dairy worker. nicos_sv@hotmail.com. 0478 831049
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Thursday, 17 April 2014
I am currently holding maritime crew visa and want to apply for this visa i.e 457.i have good experience of dairy farming.i hope i will get this.
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Tuesday, 22 April 2014Holy Cow!
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Tuesday, 22 April 2014
bitherziyagil@yahoo.com
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Monday, 28 April 2014
I have house kiping experiance
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Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Some of my clients drink milk will they qualify?
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Monday, 04 August 2014
Respected sir
I am ready to do Dairy Farming job and i am writings this message from INDIA and i have valid passport as well .please connect with me on my mail address as mir.riyaz1@gmail.com -
Sunday, 26 October 2014
Respected sir this is Raj kishor from nepal.i am very happy because i am a dairyfarmworker.i worked world,s biggest dairy farm almaraidairy saudi arab and nepal also working.it,s good opportunity for me.plz kindly to contact009779816027263,9842623706email:equatorjhapa@yahoo.com thank you
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Friday, 13 March 2015
Dairy Cattle farmer is classified as a Skill Level 1 requiring a degree. We have clients with Veterinary Science degrees (Specialist in Agriculture Animal Husbandry) Problem is VETACCESS does not recognize veterinary science as a related skill/qualification. Yet the Unvversities and industry most certainly do.
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Wednesday, 22 July 2015
Dear sir
I'm writing to request job vacancy. I am Alireza Khaksari from.iran 32years old .I got bachelor degree in animal science in iran and work in my major about 3/5 year in different position ann pass valid certificate in artificial insemination and had experience in the farm and got ielts document that my score was 5/5 .in addition at this time I was having contract with Australian travel agency for emmgret to Australia last year by 402 subclass visa.
I'm.ready to do any jib position on your farm.my email address alirezakhaksari19842@yahoo.com
I am looking forward to hearing soon -
Sunday, 26 July 2015
I m in dubai looking for job i have 2year experience as driver in uae also I can do any labour work plz give me a chance
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May I have a job here?