Drought Employment Program

If you reside in the Goulburn Broken Catchment and are a drought affected farmer, farm worker or farm service provider and your regular employment/income has been adversely affected by the drought, then you are eligible to apply for employment with the GBCMA Drought Employment Program.

Where would I be working?

The work will be carried out in small teams in various locations across the Goulburn Broken Catchment. The GBCMA Drought Response Employment Program map identifies where the majority of the work will be located, what type of work is expected to be conducted and the anticipated number of people to be employed in each area.

For more information 

For more information, download the "Frequently Asked Questions" document below.

Also, for more information or to apply for a position contact Peter or Ros at Skilled Shepparton on 03 5831 8719.

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Frequently Asked Questions
More information about the Drought Response Employment Program 2009.
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Job Specification - Team Leader
POSITION OBJECTIVE: To undertake the role of leading hand within a field based works crew. The leading hand will provide basic supervision and coordination of staff operating within a field crew and to liaise with the GBCMA Works Supervisor. A crew will consist of a leading hand and 4 – 5 crew members. The team leader will undertake all operational duties as well as the accountability for being a team leader.
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Job Specification - Field Crew
POSITION OBJECTIVE: To undertake supervised work as part of a field based works crew. A field crew consists of an experienced supervisor and 4 – 5 crew members.
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Eligibility Declaration
If you reside in the Goulburn Broken Catchment and are a drought affected farmer, farm worker or farm service provider and your regular employment/income has been adversely affected by the drought, then you are eligible to apply for employment with the GBCMA Drought Employment Program. All applicants will be required to complete an Eligibility Declaration.
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