ANDREW, 26, MALE, IRELAND (NEW ARRIVAL - 1ST JOB REQUIRED)
GREW UP IN RURAL IRELAND, GRADUATE WITH PROFESSIONAL CAREER IN DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
FARM EXPERIENCE WITH GRASS / SILEAGE RELATED TRACTOR DRIVING AND PEAT CUTTING
SEEKS WORK WITH HIS FRIEND JAMES,
WILL SUIT GENERAL FARM, LIVESTOCK AND TRACTOR / MACHINERY WORK
KEEN FOR 2ND VISA, WILL BE IN AUSTRALIA FOR 12 MONTHS, LOOKING TO WORK FOR APPROX 5 MONTHS, AVAILABLE FROM APPROX. 08/09/2025
GREW UP IN RURAL IRELAND, GRADUATE WITH PROFESSIONAL CAREER IN DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
FARM EXPERIENCE WITH GRASS / SILEAGE RELATED TRACTOR DRIVING AND PEAT CUTTING
SEEKS WORK WITH HIS FRIEND JAMES,
WILL SUIT GENERAL FARM, LIVESTOCK AND TRACTOR / MACHINERY WORK
KEEN FOR 2ND VISA, WILL BE IN AUSTRALIA FOR 12 MONTHS, LOOKING TO WORK FOR APPROX 5 MONTHS, AVAILABLE FROM APPROX. 08/09/2025
PHOTOS
PROFILE INFORMATION
BACK AT HOME
Andrew is 26 from Ireland. He is from a country and faming background.
Completed High School in 2017, Preferred Subjects: Maths, Technical Graphics, Woodwork
Graduated from Dublin City Uni with studies in Multimedia 3 years in 2020.
Major focus was Computer systems and programming. Front End development-oriented learning JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Java.
Following University, he gained experience in PL/SQL work working on projects with the Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine.
Also gained experience with Python through the UCD Academy and got my CTFL through ISTQB.
Future plans - expand current knowledge and gain experience working in other areas of both IT and creating.
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
Keen to work in animal husbandry and improve his farm work skills, and any other skills he can.
Intends to gain 2nd visa, and build up skills / experience in AUS agriculture to enable saving and earning over 1st, 2nd and 3rd visa years.
Would like to become more proficient at operating heavy machinery e.g. tractors. Also become a better horse rider. Improve on carpentry or metal work skills at any available opportunity.
Employment History
Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine (2021-2025) - Executive Officer - Full-time
- Played a crucial role in the operations, analysis, development, and testing functions of the IMT team for CAP 2023 & 2024. Notably, he led the implementation of new projects such as the BISS and CRISS payment schemes.
Intersport Elverys (2019-2020)
Customer Service and Inventory Assistant
Part-time
- Worked as a sales and inventory assistant, regularly serving and interacting with customers as well as maintaining and managing stock inventory.
An Post (2019-2020) Postal Services officer -Part-time
- Completed pre‑ and post‑shift checks on delivery vehicles and equipment, as well as physically sorted mail and parcels, often handling tubs and trays weighing up to 32 kg.
Joint Decisions Limited (2019-2020)
Front End Developer - Part-time
- Worked as a member of the User Interface development team, contributing to the accelerated project progression while also learning and implementing new front-end languages.
Gifted Empire Productions (2019)
Production Assitant - Part-time
- Contributed to the planning, production, and promotion of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, working 14-hour days designing visual content and promotional materials, as well as assisting in the pre-production, building sets and setting up, and operating electrical equipment.
Eurogiant (2017-2019) - Sales Assistant
Part-time - Operated the cash register and card payment systems, handling sales, returns, and exchanges accurately.
Other work notes and explanations
Volunteered at a Motor Rewind company where he gained experience with screw drivers, drills, angle grinders, sanding machines, wrenches, and hammers, removing old windings, cleaning motors and their parts, as well as installing new windings with proper insulation.
FARM AND WORKPLACE SKILLS
Farm / Livestock
Worked both on my uncle's farm and out in the peat bog every summer from 11 years old, turf cutting.
The peat bog work involved cutting, spreading, turning, footing, loading, and transporting.
The farm work involved stake driving as well as topping and mowing for baling, over 3 summers.
Was during all of this that he got his experience with tractors also aided in the feeding of horses.
Practical skills / trade skills
Volunteered in a motor rewind company where he gained experience with screw drivers, drills, angle grinders, sanding machines, wrenches, and hammers, removing old windings, cleaning motors and their parts, as well as installing new windings with proper insulation.
Also built an electronic impact/motion detector for my physical computing module in college, which involved the intricate layout of wires, batteries, and other delicate parts.
OTHER GENERAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Driving & vehicles
Licence (manual + auto) -
4 years - Confident experienced driver
TRACTORS -
Ford 7740 SLE - Medium
Ford 4000 Vintage - Medium
200+ hours
Quad Bike - 100+ Hours
2 Wheel Motorbikes - Honda Win Manual 250cc - 50+ hours
Experience driving a range of Scooters/ Auto Motorbikes ranging from 50cc to 250cc - 50+ hours
Ford Mondayo, Kia Sportage, Camper Van
+4 years
4x4 when in Botswana, travelling through safaris for 7 days.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc
Was a babysitter for a number of his younger cousins. They were between the ages of 3-12 and he would primarily be in charge of taking care of them for evenings or overnight. Where he would care, cook, entertain, and watch over them.
Cooks meals for himself daily. His father was a chef and taught him the proper etiquette for cooking and keeping a clean and organised workspace before, during, and after prepping a meal. Has a love for baking. On numerous occasions, he has prepared meals for parties with 30+ attendants.
PERSONAL
Personal / Social
Fluent English, Very sociable, good sense of humour & friendly, well organised, loves adventure and challenge. Considers his best strengths - dedicated, loyal and always willing to learn and improve.
Physical / Fitness
5.8 81kg, Very fit and active for physical work
Medical / Diet
no medical conditions, no dietary requirements
Hobbies, other skills and interests
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Triathlons
Running
Worked as a video editor.
Worked as a teacher for a minimum of 1 week every summer for a youth leadership programme called Meitheal, where he helped teach the eldest students in schools leadership skills, as well as how to take care and look out for the younger, new incoming students.
Volunteered at a nursing home in his hometown where he help with the care and entertainment of the residents.
Andrew is 26 from Ireland. He is from a country and faming background.
Completed High School in 2017, Preferred Subjects: Maths, Technical Graphics, Woodwork
Graduated from Dublin City Uni with studies in Multimedia 3 years in 2020.
Major focus was Computer systems and programming. Front End development-oriented learning JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Java.
Following University, he gained experience in PL/SQL work working on projects with the Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine.
Also gained experience with Python through the UCD Academy and got my CTFL through ISTQB.
Future plans - expand current knowledge and gain experience working in other areas of both IT and creating.
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
Keen to work in animal husbandry and improve his farm work skills, and any other skills he can.
Intends to gain 2nd visa, and build up skills / experience in AUS agriculture to enable saving and earning over 1st, 2nd and 3rd visa years.
Would like to become more proficient at operating heavy machinery e.g. tractors. Also become a better horse rider. Improve on carpentry or metal work skills at any available opportunity.
Employment History
Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine (2021-2025) - Executive Officer - Full-time
- Played a crucial role in the operations, analysis, development, and testing functions of the IMT team for CAP 2023 & 2024. Notably, he led the implementation of new projects such as the BISS and CRISS payment schemes.
Intersport Elverys (2019-2020)
Customer Service and Inventory Assistant
Part-time
- Worked as a sales and inventory assistant, regularly serving and interacting with customers as well as maintaining and managing stock inventory.
An Post (2019-2020) Postal Services officer -Part-time
- Completed pre‑ and post‑shift checks on delivery vehicles and equipment, as well as physically sorted mail and parcels, often handling tubs and trays weighing up to 32 kg.
Joint Decisions Limited (2019-2020)
Front End Developer - Part-time
- Worked as a member of the User Interface development team, contributing to the accelerated project progression while also learning and implementing new front-end languages.
Gifted Empire Productions (2019)
Production Assitant - Part-time
- Contributed to the planning, production, and promotion of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, working 14-hour days designing visual content and promotional materials, as well as assisting in the pre-production, building sets and setting up, and operating electrical equipment.
Eurogiant (2017-2019) - Sales Assistant
Part-time - Operated the cash register and card payment systems, handling sales, returns, and exchanges accurately.
Other work notes and explanations
Volunteered at a Motor Rewind company where he gained experience with screw drivers, drills, angle grinders, sanding machines, wrenches, and hammers, removing old windings, cleaning motors and their parts, as well as installing new windings with proper insulation.
FARM AND WORKPLACE SKILLS
Farm / Livestock
Worked both on my uncle's farm and out in the peat bog every summer from 11 years old, turf cutting.
The peat bog work involved cutting, spreading, turning, footing, loading, and transporting.
The farm work involved stake driving as well as topping and mowing for baling, over 3 summers.
Was during all of this that he got his experience with tractors also aided in the feeding of horses.
Practical skills / trade skills
Volunteered in a motor rewind company where he gained experience with screw drivers, drills, angle grinders, sanding machines, wrenches, and hammers, removing old windings, cleaning motors and their parts, as well as installing new windings with proper insulation.
Also built an electronic impact/motion detector for my physical computing module in college, which involved the intricate layout of wires, batteries, and other delicate parts.
OTHER GENERAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Driving & vehicles
Licence (manual + auto) -
4 years - Confident experienced driver
TRACTORS -
Ford 7740 SLE - Medium
Ford 4000 Vintage - Medium
200+ hours
Quad Bike - 100+ Hours
2 Wheel Motorbikes - Honda Win Manual 250cc - 50+ hours
Experience driving a range of Scooters/ Auto Motorbikes ranging from 50cc to 250cc - 50+ hours
Ford Mondayo, Kia Sportage, Camper Van
+4 years
4x4 when in Botswana, travelling through safaris for 7 days.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc
Was a babysitter for a number of his younger cousins. They were between the ages of 3-12 and he would primarily be in charge of taking care of them for evenings or overnight. Where he would care, cook, entertain, and watch over them.
Cooks meals for himself daily. His father was a chef and taught him the proper etiquette for cooking and keeping a clean and organised workspace before, during, and after prepping a meal. Has a love for baking. On numerous occasions, he has prepared meals for parties with 30+ attendants.
PERSONAL
Personal / Social
Fluent English, Very sociable, good sense of humour & friendly, well organised, loves adventure and challenge. Considers his best strengths - dedicated, loyal and always willing to learn and improve.
Physical / Fitness
5.8 81kg, Very fit and active for physical work
Medical / Diet
no medical conditions, no dietary requirements
Hobbies, other skills and interests
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Triathlons
Running
Worked as a video editor.
Worked as a teacher for a minimum of 1 week every summer for a youth leadership programme called Meitheal, where he helped teach the eldest students in schools leadership skills, as well as how to take care and look out for the younger, new incoming students.
Volunteered at a nursing home in his hometown where he help with the care and entertainment of the residents.
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