{"id":25821,"date":"2024-07-24T10:25:51","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T00:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/?p=25821"},"modified":"2024-07-24T10:29:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T00:29:38","slug":"fonterra-farm-safety-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/fonterra-farm-safety-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn About Life on the Farm this Farm Safety Week!"},"content":{"rendered":"

This National Farm Safety Week, we\u2019re partnering up with dairy giant Fonterra to shine a spotlight on the event (plus this year\u2019s theme), how Fonterra supports farm safety, and all the best bits about a career on the farm! If you\u2019ve ever considered a career in agriculture, now\u2019s the perfect time to explore your options <\/span>and <\/span><\/i>get in the Farm Safety Week Spirit, so what are you waiting for?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What <\/span>is <\/span><\/i>Farm Safety Week?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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With heavy-duty equipment like tractors, quad bikes, and side-by-sides being <\/span>very <\/span><\/i>common in agricultural environments, farms can be dangerous workplaces for the unprepared. To cultivate awareness and education around on-farm risks, Farm Safety Week runs from the 16<\/span>th<\/span>-23<\/span>rd<\/span> of July and is aimed at encouraging safe procedures.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This Year\u2019s Theme: In Safe Hands<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

According to <\/span>Farmsafe Australia<\/span><\/a>, this year\u2019s theme, \u2018In Safe Hands,\u2019 explores \u2018the importance of Australia\u2019s farmers, farming families and the Australian agricultural industry being in safe hands.\u2019\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, each day will be jam-packed with information on different topics, including:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday: <\/span><\/b>Launch of the \u2018In Safe Hands\u2019 theme and the 2024 Safer Farms Report<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday: <\/span><\/b>Support and Wellbeing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday: <\/span><\/b>Active Supervision of Children on Farms<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday: <\/span><\/b>The Critical Importance of First Aid Training<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday: <\/span><\/b>Livestock Handling<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday: <\/span><\/b>Aging on Farm<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday: <\/span><\/b>Seatbelt Use<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is Farm Safety Week So Important?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our farmers look after all of us by providing us with nourishing, fresh food, and we need to return the favour by making sure their workplaces keep them safe too!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Education and prevention are key to keeping farmers safe, and that\u2019s where National Farm Safety Week comes in! Their resources and talks reveal a tonne of super-valuable safety tips to keep our farmers in tip-top shape.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Introducing Fonterra<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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We couldn\u2019t be more thrilled to partner up with Fonterra to spread the word about Farm Safety, and while we\u2019re on the topic of agriculture, we\u2019d love to give them a proper introduction too!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fonterra is a true staple in the dairy industry, largely due to their dedication to constant innovation. As a business made up of great people passionate about doing good things with dairy, Fonterra has plenty of room for fresh perspectives (and that\u2019s where you can come in)!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fonterra offers a tonne of exciting early career opportunities, including graduate programs, internships, and apprenticeships. What\u2019s more, these opportunities aren\u2019t just for those with dairy and agriculture qualifications; Fonterra also offers roles in data analysis, sales, customer service, IT, marketing, innovation, and operations (just to name a few)! In short, there\u2019s a place for you regardless of where you\u2019re at in your career journey. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Become a part of Fonterra\u2019s dynamic community by heading over to their <\/span>employer profile<\/span><\/a> today!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fancy a Career with Fonterra?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fonterra Australia is a pretty significant part of the global Fonterra Co-op. In fact, they boast an impressive 1,600 employees around the country (and they\u2019re always looking for more)!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fonterra believes that they can develop future thought leaders by providing them with all the tools they need from the very start of their career journey and constant support throughout. So, if you\u2019re interested in becoming the best version of yourself and reaching your full potential, a career with Fonterra might just be perfect for you!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why You\u2019ll <\/span>L<\/span>ove a Career in Agriculture<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are so many job perks for those working in the agriculture industry, such as:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n