Careers in the Vegetable Industry - The Business of Vegetables
An initiative to encourage people to consider a career in the vegetable industry nationwide project has produced a vivid DVD and online videos interviewing innovative and successful people about how to get a rewarding career in the Australian Vegetable Supply Chain. The interviews highlight the diversity of job roles available, provide advice on career pathways, and showcase the lifestyle and personal rewards associated with working in the industry.
New technologies, sustainable growing techniques and latest production practices highlight how horticulture is big business with a broad array of jobs up for grabs. The people profiled in these videos highlight the diverse range of job roles involved in the vegetable supply chain. Explore for yourself the opportunities associated with lifestyle, personal development and leadership offered by the industry.
Here you will find 2-3 minute interviews with 20 passionate and successful people highlighting different jobs and providing advice on how to grow yourself a career in the vegetable industry supply chain around Australia. These are grouped according to job attributes of interest.
These videos showcases a range of jobs in the vegetable industry. Careers are grouped into areas of interest - Strategic, Investigative, Production and Operations, each highlighting 5 jobs. Anyone providing or seeking career advice may like to watch each group in different sessions. You should also refer to the online resources for more information about conditions, employment prospects and wages by linking to the job role under each video.
Don't forget to give us your feedback on the videos!
Strategic Jobs
Increasingly vital in the vegetable industry are management, marketing, quality assurance and industry development skills. These can be learnt formally or on-the-job, and all roles involve a mix of practical and office work. These job profiles highlight how a person can progress in their career and influence the direction of the industry.
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Investigative Jobs
Science is the basis for a wide array of jobs within the vegetable industry such as agronomic research, product development, project management and integrated pest management. The demand for science-related graduates exceeds supply. Roles can be based in the field, the lab, the office or a combination of locations.
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Production Jobs
Vegetable farming now requires management of the environment, people, and food safety as well as production processes. There are opportunities to travel, upskill and contribute to the future of the industry. Jobs can involve the latest in machinery and technology with scope for introducing innovations into the industry.
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Operations Jobs
Specialised and skilled roles within the vegetable industry are increasing and provide the opportunity to work up the ladder on-farm or at the other end of the supply chain such as in retail. The nature of the industry is changing to involve bigger operations, new technology and increased scope for finding your niche.
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Feedback
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How to use this resource
These career case studies will be of interest to school students, teachers, universities, career advisors and agencies, and people looking for a career change. They will also be a useful resource for anyone in a position to give advice on the vegetable industry in terms of employment prospects and opportunities.
For more information about job tasks, work conditions, employment prospects and wages visit the links pages under each video.
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The filming
BFVG partnered with Central Queensland University in Bundaberg and a film team of 3 media students travelled around the country filming interviews with exceptional people working in the vegetable industry.
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