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Rhys and Becky, British Couple, 33, 31
Rhys; British Army, Oil refinery labourer, wide range of work experience
Becky - qualified vet (equine and small animal), horsewoman, farm labourer
Rhys; British Army, Oil refinery labourer, wide range of work experience
Becky - qualified vet (equine and small animal), horsewoman, farm labourer
NEW ARRIVAL IN AUS - 1ST JOB REQUIRED
RHYS, 33, MALE (COUPLE), UNITED KINGDOM
OIL REFINERY LABOURER, 5 YEARS IN THE INFANTRY WITH THE BRITISH ARMY, ARMOURED VEHICLE, UK TRUCK LICENCE & MOTORBIKE RIDING EXP, EXTENSIVE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE, BUSINESS & IT UNIVERSITY GRADUATE, EAGER FOR LONG TERM CAREER IN RURAL SECTOR IN AUSTRALIA,
KEEN FOR GENERAL FARMWORK, BEEF CATTLE & MECHANICAL WORK (WITH PARTNER BECKY)
N/A
Will be in Australia for 1-2 years (potential for making Australia his home),
Looking to work for 4-6 months, available from approx. 02/12/2024
RHYS, 33, MALE (COUPLE), UNITED KINGDOM
OIL REFINERY LABOURER, 5 YEARS IN THE INFANTRY WITH THE BRITISH ARMY, ARMOURED VEHICLE, UK TRUCK LICENCE & MOTORBIKE RIDING EXP, EXTENSIVE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE, BUSINESS & IT UNIVERSITY GRADUATE, EAGER FOR LONG TERM CAREER IN RURAL SECTOR IN AUSTRALIA,
KEEN FOR GENERAL FARMWORK, BEEF CATTLE & MECHANICAL WORK (WITH PARTNER BECKY)
N/A
Will be in Australia for 1-2 years (potential for making Australia his home),
Looking to work for 4-6 months, available from approx. 02/12/2024
NEW ARRIVAL IN AUS - 1ST JOB REQUIRED
BECKY, 31, FEMALE (COUPLE), UNITED KINGDOM
EXPERIENCED VETERINARIAN, EQUINE & SMALL ANIMAL VET WORK, CRITICAL CARE & EMERGENCY, SURGERY, 9 MONTHS LIVESTOCK & FARMWORK AS PART OF VET STUDIES, COMPETANT HORSE RIDER, EXP WITH SMALL TRACTORS, QUADS & MOTORBIKES, KEEN FOR WORK WITH BEEF CATTLE, FARM MACHINERY & EQUINE WORK WITH PARTNER RHYS
WORK ON LARGE CATTLE STATIONS AND OTHER LIVESTOCK IN THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR ( WITH PARTNER RHYS)
Will be in Australia for 1-2 years (with a view to making Australia home),
Looking to work for 4-6 months, available from approx. 02/12/2024
BECKY, 31, FEMALE (COUPLE), UNITED KINGDOM
EXPERIENCED VETERINARIAN, EQUINE & SMALL ANIMAL VET WORK, CRITICAL CARE & EMERGENCY, SURGERY, 9 MONTHS LIVESTOCK & FARMWORK AS PART OF VET STUDIES, COMPETANT HORSE RIDER, EXP WITH SMALL TRACTORS, QUADS & MOTORBIKES, KEEN FOR WORK WITH BEEF CATTLE, FARM MACHINERY & EQUINE WORK WITH PARTNER RHYS
WORK ON LARGE CATTLE STATIONS AND OTHER LIVESTOCK IN THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR ( WITH PARTNER RHYS)
Will be in Australia for 1-2 years (with a view to making Australia home),
Looking to work for 4-6 months, available from approx. 02/12/2024
RHYS DETAIL
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
Keen to experience rural life/work with the possibility of turning it into a long term career in Australia.
Back Home
Rhys is 33 from Pembrokeshire in Wales. Completed High School in 2009
Graduated with a National Diploma in Electronics and Engineering in 2011
Trained & served in the British Army as an Infantry Soldier 2017 – 2021
Received the ‘Soldier’s Soldier Award’ for being voted best recruit during basic training
Graduated from University with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in IT and Business in 2024
Future plans - is committed to learning new skills in the agricultural industry with a view to building a long-term career in Agriculture in Australia.
Employment History
Army and security, Technical helpdesk advisor.
2011 - 2013 - Worked in an Oil Refinery as a labourer, digging trenches manually, industrial painting and cleaning inside storage tanks. ( 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week)
Jan – Nov 2013 - Cargo Surveyor – experience in inspecting, sampling, and verifying the quality and quantity of bulk cargoes in the oil, gas, and chemical industries (Full time)
Jan 2015 – Nov 2017 - Property manager – involved in managing and renovating an extensive property portfolio (20+) Across the Pembroke Shire region. Oversaw 8 properties from an almost derelict state through renovation to being either let out or sold. (Full-time)
Nov 2017 - Dec 2011 - Infantry Soldier - Trained and served in the British Army as an infantry soldier. Was deployed to several countries over this time to carry out various operations, ranging from front-line operations, to collaborating with Allied forces on various exercises. Additionally has participated in and supported military operations including training and advising foreign forces. Driver of & responsible for maintaining a Fox Hound Vehicle in an operational environment. Was deployed to Afghanistan (7 months), the Falkland islands (6 months), Georgia (3 weeks). (Full Time)
Oct 2021 - June 2024 - Full-time student at University studying a Bachelor of Science majoring in IT and Business (3 years)
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
Farm / Livestock
Is keen to gain as much agricultural experience in as many areas as possible whilst in Australia, with a long-term view to changing careers and remaining in agriculture in Australia.
Equine / equestrian
Novice horse rider - is keen to learn and work with horses in future
Driving & vehicles
Has held manual licence for 16 years.
Has completed training for truck driving in the UK
Completed 18 months driving and maintaining Armoured Vehicles whilst in the army
2 years experience riding a quad bike.
6 months experience riding a motorbike.
Practical skills / trade skills
Carpentry and plumbing skills from property renovations in the UK, has built and repaired wooden decking and fencing, has spent long periods living and working in challenging conditions in outdoor locations whilst in the army (was deployed to diffucult & remote locations). Has a practical mindset and is comfortable using a variety of tools. Has worked with basic construction and repairs in various settings. Was in charge of driving and maintaining a foxhound armoured vehicle whilst deployed with the British army forces.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc
Is comfortable cooking for self and others
Hospitality and customer service
Hobbies, other skills and interests
Enjoys hiking, mountain biking, trail running, and general fitness. His keen to learn to paraglider whilst in Australia. Would be keen to shoot in Australia if the opportunity is available.
Personal
Is mature and adaptable, mental and physical stamina, excellent time management skills, is kind and does the right thing by others, is encouraging and genuine, with a good sense of humour.
FITNESS: Very fit and active, 185cm & 80kg
DIET / MEDICAL:
No medical conditions, Normal diet
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
Keen to experience rural life/work with the possibility of turning it into a long term career in Australia.
Back Home
Rhys is 33 from Pembrokeshire in Wales. Completed High School in 2009
Graduated with a National Diploma in Electronics and Engineering in 2011
Trained & served in the British Army as an Infantry Soldier 2017 – 2021
Received the ‘Soldier’s Soldier Award’ for being voted best recruit during basic training
Graduated from University with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in IT and Business in 2024
Future plans - is committed to learning new skills in the agricultural industry with a view to building a long-term career in Agriculture in Australia.
Employment History
Army and security, Technical helpdesk advisor.
2011 - 2013 - Worked in an Oil Refinery as a labourer, digging trenches manually, industrial painting and cleaning inside storage tanks. ( 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week)
Jan – Nov 2013 - Cargo Surveyor – experience in inspecting, sampling, and verifying the quality and quantity of bulk cargoes in the oil, gas, and chemical industries (Full time)
Jan 2015 – Nov 2017 - Property manager – involved in managing and renovating an extensive property portfolio (20+) Across the Pembroke Shire region. Oversaw 8 properties from an almost derelict state through renovation to being either let out or sold. (Full-time)
Nov 2017 - Dec 2011 - Infantry Soldier - Trained and served in the British Army as an infantry soldier. Was deployed to several countries over this time to carry out various operations, ranging from front-line operations, to collaborating with Allied forces on various exercises. Additionally has participated in and supported military operations including training and advising foreign forces. Driver of & responsible for maintaining a Fox Hound Vehicle in an operational environment. Was deployed to Afghanistan (7 months), the Falkland islands (6 months), Georgia (3 weeks). (Full Time)
Oct 2021 - June 2024 - Full-time student at University studying a Bachelor of Science majoring in IT and Business (3 years)
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
Farm / Livestock
Is keen to gain as much agricultural experience in as many areas as possible whilst in Australia, with a long-term view to changing careers and remaining in agriculture in Australia.
Equine / equestrian
Novice horse rider - is keen to learn and work with horses in future
Driving & vehicles
Has held manual licence for 16 years.
Has completed training for truck driving in the UK
Completed 18 months driving and maintaining Armoured Vehicles whilst in the army
2 years experience riding a quad bike.
6 months experience riding a motorbike.
Practical skills / trade skills
Carpentry and plumbing skills from property renovations in the UK, has built and repaired wooden decking and fencing, has spent long periods living and working in challenging conditions in outdoor locations whilst in the army (was deployed to diffucult & remote locations). Has a practical mindset and is comfortable using a variety of tools. Has worked with basic construction and repairs in various settings. Was in charge of driving and maintaining a foxhound armoured vehicle whilst deployed with the British army forces.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc
Is comfortable cooking for self and others
Hospitality and customer service
Hobbies, other skills and interests
Enjoys hiking, mountain biking, trail running, and general fitness. His keen to learn to paraglider whilst in Australia. Would be keen to shoot in Australia if the opportunity is available.
Personal
Is mature and adaptable, mental and physical stamina, excellent time management skills, is kind and does the right thing by others, is encouraging and genuine, with a good sense of humour.
FITNESS: Very fit and active, 185cm & 80kg
DIET / MEDICAL:
No medical conditions, Normal diet
BECKY DETAIL
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
As an experienced vet with small animals, is keen to work more with larger livestock and in agriculture. She is keen to gain skills and experience understanding Australian farming with livestock, machinery, and more.
Back Home
Becky is 31 from North Devon in the UK
Graduated from the Royal Veterinary College - studying a Bachelor of Vet Medicine (5 years - finished 2017)
Employment History
Small animal locum work including 6 months at emergency, worked in Kingston vet group (mixed practice small animal and equine), consulting, surgery and OOH small animal work, and small animal emergency and critical care work. Interned on a hospital in New Zealand and Vet centre.
2010 – Lifeguard at a local pool (Part-time)
July 2017 – July 2018 – worked at a veterinary centre in South Yorkshire – in a mixed practice veterinarian, with small animals, farm, and equine work. (Full Time)
July 2018 – May 2019 – Veterinary internship at an equine veterinary hospital in New Zealand (Full-time)
Aug 2019 - April 2019 - Vets Now Salisbury – Veterinary work in a small animal emergency and critical care work (Full-time)
June 2021 – May 2022 – PDSA Cardiff – Veterinary consulting, surgery, and 00H small animal work (Full-time)
October 2022 – April 2023 – Kingston veterinary group – Dorset – Veterinary mixed practice small animal and equine work (Full Time)
May 2023 – August 2024 – Veterinary small animal locum work, including six months at an emergency and critical care small animal hospital (Full-time)
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
Farm / Livestock
Completed 36 weeks of farm work while studying to be a veterinarian at university.
Assisted in a variety of areas of farm work in particular general care in the first year.
Following that, she assisted vets whilst a student in the following 2 years. Experience included milking, lambing, herding, some carving, helped broodmares from time to time, using the cattle crush, TB testing, tube feeding, pregnancy testing, blood sampling, some De-horning/disbudding and injections.
Has assisted with C-sections on sheep, cows, and horses. Is keen to experience more of this kind of work whilst in Australia.
Has 6 years of small animal veterinary work with dogs and cats in the UK.
Farming work – some limited experience driving tractors, moving bales onto trailers, and some other simple farming tasks. Is keen to expand her skills knowledge and experience in farming whilst in Australia.
Is keen to expand her skills in as many areas as possible whilst learning about a variety of agricultural industries in Australia.
Equine / equestrian
Experienced horse rider. Has been riding since age 6, initially just casually in riding schools and on friends horses. Following that she kept her own horse Arab x Welsh horse and a thoroughbred for six years. Riding has been mostly recreational, often at a gallop, on the beach, and the moors. Has also competed locally in jumping, cross-country and some show jumping. Has worked in race training yards whilst at uni for around two months. Mucked out stables, stable work, some exercising of broodmares, foals (especially in intensive care), and racehorses. Has worked with a vet who competed in endurance work. Used to do a lot of gymkhanas when she was younger. Is keen to learn more about work with horses in Australia.
Has lots of experience in stable work and groundwork.
Driving & vehicles
13 years with a driving licence (manual)
Has driven a moped, quad bike, ATV, small tractors, and towed a trailer.
Practical skills / trade skills
Is practical and hands-on and is happy doing DIY projects from home.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc
Enjoys cooking and baking for herself and others.
Is regularly looked after children within her family.
Hospitality and customer service
Did some waitressing in café's and restaurants when younger.
Hobbies, other skills and interests
Loves horseriding, is genuinely interested in farming and livestock, loves hiking and walking, cycling, swimming, sailing, surfing, skiing, playing the piano, trail running.
Personal
Fluent English, will give anything a go with enthusiasm, Is very positive, has a strong work ethic, inquisitive, easy to get along with, prefers to do a job well and to completion and correctly, very personable.
FITNESS: Physically fit and active, 175cm & 63kg
DIET / MEDICAL:
No medical conditions, Normal diet
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
As an experienced vet with small animals, is keen to work more with larger livestock and in agriculture. She is keen to gain skills and experience understanding Australian farming with livestock, machinery, and more.
Back Home
Becky is 31 from North Devon in the UK
Graduated from the Royal Veterinary College - studying a Bachelor of Vet Medicine (5 years - finished 2017)
Employment History
Small animal locum work including 6 months at emergency, worked in Kingston vet group (mixed practice small animal and equine), consulting, surgery and OOH small animal work, and small animal emergency and critical care work. Interned on a hospital in New Zealand and Vet centre.
2010 – Lifeguard at a local pool (Part-time)
July 2017 – July 2018 – worked at a veterinary centre in South Yorkshire – in a mixed practice veterinarian, with small animals, farm, and equine work. (Full Time)
July 2018 – May 2019 – Veterinary internship at an equine veterinary hospital in New Zealand (Full-time)
Aug 2019 - April 2019 - Vets Now Salisbury – Veterinary work in a small animal emergency and critical care work (Full-time)
June 2021 – May 2022 – PDSA Cardiff – Veterinary consulting, surgery, and 00H small animal work (Full-time)
October 2022 – April 2023 – Kingston veterinary group – Dorset – Veterinary mixed practice small animal and equine work (Full Time)
May 2023 – August 2024 – Veterinary small animal locum work, including six months at an emergency and critical care small animal hospital (Full-time)
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
Farm / Livestock
Completed 36 weeks of farm work while studying to be a veterinarian at university.
Assisted in a variety of areas of farm work in particular general care in the first year.
Following that, she assisted vets whilst a student in the following 2 years. Experience included milking, lambing, herding, some carving, helped broodmares from time to time, using the cattle crush, TB testing, tube feeding, pregnancy testing, blood sampling, some De-horning/disbudding and injections.
Has assisted with C-sections on sheep, cows, and horses. Is keen to experience more of this kind of work whilst in Australia.
Has 6 years of small animal veterinary work with dogs and cats in the UK.
Farming work – some limited experience driving tractors, moving bales onto trailers, and some other simple farming tasks. Is keen to expand her skills knowledge and experience in farming whilst in Australia.
Is keen to expand her skills in as many areas as possible whilst learning about a variety of agricultural industries in Australia.
Equine / equestrian
Experienced horse rider. Has been riding since age 6, initially just casually in riding schools and on friends horses. Following that she kept her own horse Arab x Welsh horse and a thoroughbred for six years. Riding has been mostly recreational, often at a gallop, on the beach, and the moors. Has also competed locally in jumping, cross-country and some show jumping. Has worked in race training yards whilst at uni for around two months. Mucked out stables, stable work, some exercising of broodmares, foals (especially in intensive care), and racehorses. Has worked with a vet who competed in endurance work. Used to do a lot of gymkhanas when she was younger. Is keen to learn more about work with horses in Australia.
Has lots of experience in stable work and groundwork.
Driving & vehicles
13 years with a driving licence (manual)
Has driven a moped, quad bike, ATV, small tractors, and towed a trailer.
Practical skills / trade skills
Is practical and hands-on and is happy doing DIY projects from home.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc
Enjoys cooking and baking for herself and others.
Is regularly looked after children within her family.
Hospitality and customer service
Did some waitressing in café's and restaurants when younger.
Hobbies, other skills and interests
Loves horseriding, is genuinely interested in farming and livestock, loves hiking and walking, cycling, swimming, sailing, surfing, skiing, playing the piano, trail running.
Personal
Fluent English, will give anything a go with enthusiasm, Is very positive, has a strong work ethic, inquisitive, easy to get along with, prefers to do a job well and to completion and correctly, very personable.
FITNESS: Physically fit and active, 175cm & 63kg
DIET / MEDICAL:
No medical conditions, Normal diet
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