Visitoz - rural and outback staff provider
Information for potential members
Information for potential members
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Visitoz has been providing trained and motivated young people for employers in rural and outback Australia since 1991. We are a multi award winning Australian family owned business.
We are based in SE Queensland, near Goomeri, inland from Gympie. Our service
We provide trained and motivated workers for all types of rural and agricultural work all over Australia. We can help your recruitment, whether casual, short, medium or long term. We have a simple process and we can save you money and time. Workers Our workers are mostly holders of Working Holiday and 416 Special Programme Internship visas. They come from many different countries: principally UK, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Holland and Sweden. They are ready to work for you for anything from a few weeks to 12 months. Skills and experience Many of our participants are already skilled and experienced in farm and practical outdoor work. Others are willing and keen to work hard and learn. We have an extensive network of overseas agents who are actively looking for young people with the skills, experience and the attitude that you need. Training Course We provide an introduction to Australian Farm work course which allows us to prepare the workers for work in Australia. In particular we build up their awareness of what you will require, especially in terms of attitude and work ethic. We verify existing skills and check experience. Our training is delivered by a young enthusiastic team who have lived and worked in the rural Australia for most of their lives. We understand your requirements, and we are dedicated to providing you a valuable service. Membership
Visitoz is a membership organisation. Currently the only charge is a one off joining fee of $220 which gives membership for the first year. Membership thereafter is an annual fee of $100. Our Employers Our employers range from small family farms to some of the largest properties in Australia, A huge range of roles are filled, from general farm work to more specialised skills. Horse work, cattle work, sheep, equipment, machinery, harvest driving, general maintenance, fencing, bore running, groom and ground work, mechanics, welding, inside work, childcare, cooks, camp cooks, tutors and teachers. |
CONTACT US
Gympie Office 0754 811970 nextjob@visitoz.org Springbrook Farm 0741 686 106 0741 686 155 jobs@visitoz.org |
Overview of the process- the key facts
- We have a new group of workers arrive with us every week.
- Our workers committed to work in the outback and excited by the opportunity.
- Workers are given a week of basic training in outback & farm skills and safety.
- Their skills, experience and attitude are verified.
- During the training week we match them to suitable employers with vacancies and put them in touch.
- The job is confirmed over the phone.
- Visitoz arranges travel and work normally starts at the beginning of the following week.
- After this they are ready to work for any period - normally 3-12 months.
- You pay your worker directly through your payroll.
- More than 90% of our placements are successful.
- Our workers committed to work in the outback and excited by the opportunity.
- Workers are given a week of basic training in outback & farm skills and safety.
- Their skills, experience and attitude are verified.
- During the training week we match them to suitable employers with vacancies and put them in touch.
- The job is confirmed over the phone.
- Visitoz arranges travel and work normally starts at the beginning of the following week.
- After this they are ready to work for any period - normally 3-12 months.
- You pay your worker directly through your payroll.
- More than 90% of our placements are successful.
How it works...how to find or choose a worker
You can tell us of a role you want to fill at any stage, by phone, email or online form on this website.
After this there are 2 options
1. We send a weekly email with a short profile of all the workers who will be available to work the following week.
You can identify workers you would like to speak to, contact us, and we will arrange a call for a lunchtime or evening during the early part of the week.
This emailed list is also published on a password protected part of this website.
The weekly timeline...
- Friday afternoon - we will email the profiles for next week’s workers
- Monday to Wednesday - we arrange for workers are ready to talk to you (lunchtime and early evenings)
- Thursday – we aim to confirm the position by Thursday midday
- Saturday - workers start their journey to you
- Monday / Tuesday – start work with you
2. If we have a strong match to your vacancy we will call and email you with their profile, then put you in touch with the worker.
After this there are 2 options
1. We send a weekly email with a short profile of all the workers who will be available to work the following week.
You can identify workers you would like to speak to, contact us, and we will arrange a call for a lunchtime or evening during the early part of the week.
This emailed list is also published on a password protected part of this website.
The weekly timeline...
- Friday afternoon - we will email the profiles for next week’s workers
- Monday to Wednesday - we arrange for workers are ready to talk to you (lunchtime and early evenings)
- Thursday – we aim to confirm the position by Thursday midday
- Saturday - workers start their journey to you
- Monday / Tuesday – start work with you
2. If we have a strong match to your vacancy we will call and email you with their profile, then put you in touch with the worker.
Types of worker
We have three main types of worker.
Profiles for all three types can be be seen on the password protected part of this website.
Profiles for all three types can be be seen on the password protected part of this website.
- First job - have arrived in Australia recently and are completing their training with us.
- 2nd Job - have completed one or more jobs in Australia so have gained some experience and skills. They are looking for 2nd or 3rd jobs and can be contacted directly.
- Interns - experienced in Agriculture from a range of countries. More mature and experienced, and focused on a career in farming.
