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NEW ARRIVAL IN AUS - 1ST JOB REQUIRED
ELISA, 22, FEMALE, HOLLAND
EXTENSIVE FARMING EXPERIENCE ON FAMILY FARM OVER 10 YEARS, GRADUATED WITH DUAL DEGREE IN AGRICULTURE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, FOOD PRODUCTION & PROCESSING EXP,
KEEN TO EXPERIENCE A VARIETY OF WORK WITH BEEF CATTLE, SHEEP, AGRITOURISM & HORTICULTURE
Keen for 2nd Visa, Will be in Australia for 12 months,
Looking to work for 4 months, available from approx. 16/12/2024
ELISA, 22, FEMALE, HOLLAND
EXTENSIVE FARMING EXPERIENCE ON FAMILY FARM OVER 10 YEARS, GRADUATED WITH DUAL DEGREE IN AGRICULTURE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, FOOD PRODUCTION & PROCESSING EXP,
KEEN TO EXPERIENCE A VARIETY OF WORK WITH BEEF CATTLE, SHEEP, AGRITOURISM & HORTICULTURE
Keen for 2nd Visa, Will be in Australia for 12 months,
Looking to work for 4 months, available from approx. 16/12/2024
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
Is keen to expand her knowledge and skills in diverse farming practices in Australia's unique agricultural environment. Eager to learn about different approaches to crop and livestock management.
She values the opportunity to experience rural life and contribute to the local farming community.
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Elisa is 22 from the Netherlands.
Completed High School in 2019
Graduated from a 4-year Bachelor Dual Degree in Agriculture, International Business (including food production) and Applied Sciences in 2024. Studied in Canada and the Netherlands.
Future plans to work on a farm in the fields of horticulture, organising farm-based events, and on farms selling their own produce directly to the customer.
Employment History
2014 – 2024 – Extensive farm experience on her family's farm over 10 years - managed livestock care, milking cows, tending calves, farm operations included feeding, cleaning and maintenance. Operated a variety of farming machinery in the fields, harvesting, mowing and raking. Hands-on experience in organic farming practices, weaving with both tractors and weeding beds. Repaired farm buildings, pavements, and animal housing. (20 hours / week)
2018 – 2022 – Outdoor activity company – organised and supervised events and camps for both adults and children. Activities included climbing, archery, rafting and kayaking. Prepared meals, cleaned, and night-time supervision during camps. Also supported large-scale events hosting up to 200 participants, event planning and on-site management. (12 hours per week)
2019 – 2022 – Organic crop farm – operated machinery in the field, focusing on tasks such as preparing land for seeding and planting, harvesting. Gained hands-on experience in organic farming practices including weeding with both tractors and weeding beds. (Part time - 24 hours / week)
2020 – 2024 – food production and processing companies (3 x companies) – worked for several companies engaging in sales, marketing, customer service and product development. A notable project included designing a new concept of high-protein ready to eat meals for the Netherlands Olympic rowing team, tailored for use during training weekends. (4-6 months work - 40 hours per week)
2022 – Canadian mixed farm selling their own produce – the farm was located in a desert strip, so work was in extreme weather conditions. Cared for chickens and sheep, tended fruit trees including pruning. Crop farming - seeding, planting, weeding and harvesting on a small scale. Mainly used hand tools and smaller machinery. Helped manage the farm shop, set up an online store, and assisted with hosting events. (4 mths - 60-65 hrs/week)
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
Farm / Livestock
Grew up on her family farm and began working from age 12. Has extensive experience in animal care and outdoor tasks involving farming has worked on both her family's farm and other farms in various fields including livestock for dairy cattle, caring for calves, feeding and maintaining animal enclosures. It is skilled in crop farming, operating machinery for land preparation, planting and harvesting, and practising organic farming methods like tractor weeding. Has worked in her families organic farming operation to grow various vegetables including potatoes, onions, carrots, pumpkins, spinach, beets. Also worked on crops including wheat, barley, beets and corn.
Equine / equestrian
Novice horse rider has only ridden a few times.
Driving & vehicles
Manual & auto car licence - 4 years
Quad bike riding – spraying fields
Tractor driving – lots of experience on the road and in the fields / cropping
Forklift driving – some experience
Trucks – some experience
Practical skills / trade skills
Extensive practical skills on her family farm, repaired buildings, fences and pavements.
Has used power tools, has done some roofing at the family farm and basic maintenance and repairs.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc
Comfortable cooking for self, family and friends mostly for small groups.
Has a lot of experience looking after small children and tutoring high school age children.
Worked for an outdoor activity company supervising children during events and outdoor activities.
Hospitality and customer service
Has worked in the events space hosting events planning events and managing customer interactions to ensure smooth operations. Whilst working on a mixed farm in Canada she helped host farm events and set up and managed a farm store as well as delivering produce to customers. Has prepared meals and handled event planning in various jobs for both adults and children.
Hobbies, other skills and interests
Is extremely fit and active, is the World Champion on the 20 km under 20-year-old obstacle course run by the Europe Obstacle Course Federation. From age 14 she started obstacle course racing, and has competed at a high level until 2022. Participates in all kinds of sports including running, track and field and surfing.
Also enjoys photography and music.
Personal
Very good English, studied in English in Canada.
Very engaged and switched on, likes to keep busy and be physically active, is social and very good at organising and planning. It is always eager to learn new things and try everything. It is a team player.
FITNESS: Excellent fitness, 177cm & 70kg
DIET / MEDICAL:
No medical conditions, Normal diet
Is keen to expand her knowledge and skills in diverse farming practices in Australia's unique agricultural environment. Eager to learn about different approaches to crop and livestock management.
She values the opportunity to experience rural life and contribute to the local farming community.
Back Home
Elisa is 22 from the Netherlands.
Completed High School in 2019
Graduated from a 4-year Bachelor Dual Degree in Agriculture, International Business (including food production) and Applied Sciences in 2024. Studied in Canada and the Netherlands.
Future plans to work on a farm in the fields of horticulture, organising farm-based events, and on farms selling their own produce directly to the customer.
Employment History
2014 – 2024 – Extensive farm experience on her family's farm over 10 years - managed livestock care, milking cows, tending calves, farm operations included feeding, cleaning and maintenance. Operated a variety of farming machinery in the fields, harvesting, mowing and raking. Hands-on experience in organic farming practices, weaving with both tractors and weeding beds. Repaired farm buildings, pavements, and animal housing. (20 hours / week)
2018 – 2022 – Outdoor activity company – organised and supervised events and camps for both adults and children. Activities included climbing, archery, rafting and kayaking. Prepared meals, cleaned, and night-time supervision during camps. Also supported large-scale events hosting up to 200 participants, event planning and on-site management. (12 hours per week)
2019 – 2022 – Organic crop farm – operated machinery in the field, focusing on tasks such as preparing land for seeding and planting, harvesting. Gained hands-on experience in organic farming practices including weeding with both tractors and weeding beds. (Part time - 24 hours / week)
2020 – 2024 – food production and processing companies (3 x companies) – worked for several companies engaging in sales, marketing, customer service and product development. A notable project included designing a new concept of high-protein ready to eat meals for the Netherlands Olympic rowing team, tailored for use during training weekends. (4-6 months work - 40 hours per week)
2022 – Canadian mixed farm selling their own produce – the farm was located in a desert strip, so work was in extreme weather conditions. Cared for chickens and sheep, tended fruit trees including pruning. Crop farming - seeding, planting, weeding and harvesting on a small scale. Mainly used hand tools and smaller machinery. Helped manage the farm shop, set up an online store, and assisted with hosting events. (4 mths - 60-65 hrs/week)
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
Farm / Livestock
Grew up on her family farm and began working from age 12. Has extensive experience in animal care and outdoor tasks involving farming has worked on both her family's farm and other farms in various fields including livestock for dairy cattle, caring for calves, feeding and maintaining animal enclosures. It is skilled in crop farming, operating machinery for land preparation, planting and harvesting, and practising organic farming methods like tractor weeding. Has worked in her families organic farming operation to grow various vegetables including potatoes, onions, carrots, pumpkins, spinach, beets. Also worked on crops including wheat, barley, beets and corn.
Equine / equestrian
Novice horse rider has only ridden a few times.
Driving & vehicles
Manual & auto car licence - 4 years
Quad bike riding – spraying fields
Tractor driving – lots of experience on the road and in the fields / cropping
Forklift driving – some experience
Trucks – some experience
Practical skills / trade skills
Extensive practical skills on her family farm, repaired buildings, fences and pavements.
Has used power tools, has done some roofing at the family farm and basic maintenance and repairs.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc
Comfortable cooking for self, family and friends mostly for small groups.
Has a lot of experience looking after small children and tutoring high school age children.
Worked for an outdoor activity company supervising children during events and outdoor activities.
Hospitality and customer service
Has worked in the events space hosting events planning events and managing customer interactions to ensure smooth operations. Whilst working on a mixed farm in Canada she helped host farm events and set up and managed a farm store as well as delivering produce to customers. Has prepared meals and handled event planning in various jobs for both adults and children.
Hobbies, other skills and interests
Is extremely fit and active, is the World Champion on the 20 km under 20-year-old obstacle course run by the Europe Obstacle Course Federation. From age 14 she started obstacle course racing, and has competed at a high level until 2022. Participates in all kinds of sports including running, track and field and surfing.
Also enjoys photography and music.
Personal
Very good English, studied in English in Canada.
Very engaged and switched on, likes to keep busy and be physically active, is social and very good at organising and planning. It is always eager to learn new things and try everything. It is a team player.
FITNESS: Excellent fitness, 177cm & 70kg
DIET / MEDICAL:
No medical conditions, Normal diet
