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Primary Employers Tasmania

Locality: South Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 407 200 909

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• Agricultural service
• Occupational safety and health service

24.01.2022 The new farmer!

24.01.2022 The Australian National Field Days, held near Orange, is Australias oldest annual agricultural exhibition. Check out some of the inventions on show in 1966 #RetroFocus

24.01.2022 COVID-19 not helping in training shearers for the Tasmanian wool industry.

24.01.2022 If you missed our Online presentation on the AgCard, here it is for you to watch.

23.01.2022 AgCard Project Officer, Clare Peltzer, will be at the TAPG Precision Agriculture Expo on Monday 2 November; a great opportunity to find out more on how AgCard can benefit your business.

22.01.2022 Don't forget...

22.01.2022 Lion Dairy to stay in Australian hands.

22.01.2022 Today the Hon. Guy Barnett, Minister for Primary Industries and Water launched AgCard, a new online farm safety and employment induction program developed by Pr...imary Employers Tasmania with a grant from WorkCover Tasmania. AgCard is designed to encourage all employers and workers in the agricultural industry sector to identify and manage workplace health and safety risks, provide essential awareness and understanding of standard employment and initiate farm safety procedures. The AgCard complements the work undertaken by our Safe Farming program and will help to provide a safety culture on Tasmanian farms and also improve the well-being of Tasmanian farmers.

22.01.2022 Primary Employers Tasmania is delighted to welcome Clare Peltzer to the team as the new AgCard Project Officer. Clare, a 2019 Nuffield Scholar, brings endless passion and experience in education, agriculture and encouraging students to pursue careers in the rural sector. Clare will be working with schools, industry and farmers to promote AgCard, Primary Employers Tasmanias new online pre-induction farm safety course, which can be accessed at www.primaryemployers.com.au/agcard #primaryemployerstasmania #AgCard #welcomeclare #safetyfirst

22.01.2022 AgCard Project Officer, Clare Peltzer, answering questions about the AgCard at today’s Wine Tasmania Conference in Hobart.

21.01.2022 More information is available, contact Andrew at Primary Employers Tasmania.

21.01.2022 "If you get bogged, what do you do? You ring a mate" Agnonomist Mary OBrien likens mental illness to getting bogged, and she started a program that helps rural... people - particularly men - talk about their problems when theyre stuck. CONTENT WARNING: This video contains discussion about suicide. Theres also some strong language. Watch the full story this Sunday on Landline. And if you or someone you know needs help, theres always: MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Lifeline on 13 11 14 Virtual Psychologist on 0488 807 266

20.01.2022 End of an era at Quoiba.

17.01.2022 The seasonal workers challenge facing Tasmania! Sign up below for a forum to hear about all the issues with panelists The Hon. Guy Barnett, Simon Dornauf, and Fiona Kerslake.

17.01.2022 Opportunities for you to improve your farm management skills.

16.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/1400620630155431/posts/2562642793953203/?d=n

16.01.2022 Irrigation adding to Tasmania's agricultural capacity.

16.01.2022 Big smiles from the winners of our New Member competition. Corey and Janelle Spencer signed up during Agfest in the Cloud and won 12 bottles of award winning Stefano Lubiana Wine. Thanks to Stefano Lubiana Wines for their generous support, and welcome aboard Corey and Janelle.

16.01.2022 Primary Employers Tasmania was pleased to provide a bursary to Elise Young from Exeter High School to attend the Agriculture Innovation Student Experience this week at Hagley Farm School, organised by Tasmanian Agricultural Productivity Group. Elise was presented with her certificate by the Minister for Agriculture.

15.01.2022 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Take a moment to apply for Primary Employers Tasmania’s third Empower the Employer scholarship, which closes on 30 November. The $2500 scholarship is open to members aged under 35 years, based in Tasmania with at least two years’ experience in the agricultural industries to attend an upskilling conference or participate in further learning. Application forms are available at www.primaryemployers.com.au or via [email protected] #primaryemployerstasmania #lifelonglearning #globalbestpractice #empowertheemployer

15.01.2022 AgCard Launch Today marked the official launch of Primary Employers Tasmanias AgCard by the Minister for Primary Industries and Water, The Honorable Guy Barnett. AgCard is an online portal that underpins workplace health and safety and encourages positive discussions between employees and employers. Access to the AgCard is currently free and available on our website.

14.01.2022 Great coverage of the AgCard launch today. Listen here to Primary Employers Tasmanias President, Felicity Richards, discuss the benefits of the AgCard with Aaron Stevens.

14.01.2022 We need 8000 seasonal workers to harvest this years fruit. Are you too picky to be a fruit picker?

14.01.2022 Only one week left to apply for Primary Employers Tasmania’s third Empower the Employer scholarship, which closes on 30 November. The $2500 scholarship is open to members aged under 35 years, based in Tasmania with at least two years’ experience in the agricultural industries to attend an upskilling conference or participate in further learning. Application forms are available at www.primaryemployers.com.au or via [email protected]

12.01.2022 Backpackers are still looking for work...

12.01.2022 LAST DAYS! SIGN UP NOW! There are only a few days left for new members to join Primary Employers Tasmania and go in the draw to win a case of fine wine from Stefano Lubiana Wines. Application forms are available on our website or send an email to [email protected] today.

11.01.2022 Sixteen deaths too many already in 2020.

11.01.2022 You dont need to go to the hospital if youve got baling twine!

11.01.2022 Primary Employers Tasmania is delighted that 26 of its highly-valued members have signed up to our exciting new learning opportunity and are about to commence a CERT IV in Leadership and Management, thanks to the Tasmanian Governments Train Now Fund, FireUp Coaching and Sarah Hirst Strategy. We wish every participant endless enjoyment and success as they learn new personal and professional skills to help grow Tasmanias diverse agricultural industries. #trainnowfund #primaryemployerstasmania #committedtolifelonglearning Caitlin Radford and Corey and Janelle Spencer are onboard for the Cert IV in Leadership and Management.

11.01.2022 A great safety video from Dairy Australia, not just school holidays but weekends and COVID-19 lock-downs.

10.01.2022 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Scholarships are currently available through Women & Leadership Australia to support the development of women leaders across Tasmania. Scholarships of between $1000 and $5000 will support participation in one of three leadership development courses designed for emerging through to senior leaders. Expressions of interest close on 18 June. Find out more and register your interest at https://www.wla.edu.au/funding.html

09.01.2022 Primary Employers Tasmania Scholarship Applications for the scholarship close on 31 July, 2020. If you ar e interested in attending a conference or course anywhere in Australia in the next 12 months you may be eligible for a scholarship to assist you in travelling to and attending such an event. Details are available on our webpage www.primaryemployers.com.au Open to members, their family, and their employees, make sure you lodge your application before 31 July.

09.01.2022 TRAINING OPPORTUNITY - Have you thought about doing safety induction training to get ready for a fruit picking job in the Huon Valley this season? Check out th...e Primary Employers Tasmania FREE online AgCard course. Here is the link. https://www.primaryemployers.com.au/agcard When you complete the course you get a certificate and can add it to your resume. The AgCard is highly regarded by Tasmanian employers. The online course can generally be completed in around 1 hour and includes watching short videos and answering questions. Please share this with your friends or tag them on this post. Thanks. #getpicking #huonvalley #Tasmania #seasonalwork Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania Huon Valley Council Image Unsplash Free Stock Photo RSS Feed

08.01.2022 Dairy technology being used to help sheep production

08.01.2022 Not just cow milk doing well in Tasmania.

08.01.2022 This is a very relatable meme!

08.01.2022 Wool prices push up fat lamb market

07.01.2022 AGFEST IN THE CLOUD - NEW MEMBER WINNER Congratulations to C&J Spencer Agriculture from Bracknell, winners of our new member competition. They have won a case of fine wine from Stefano Lubiana Wines. And thanks to Monique Lubiana and her crew for her generosity.

06.01.2022 The Northern Territory may get Vanuatu workers.

06.01.2022 Primary Employers Tasmania's AgCard Project Officer, Clare Peltzer, addressed the TAPG Conference today highlighting the benefits of the AgCard pre-induction training for new workers in agriculture.

06.01.2022 Tasmanian Dairy on Top.

04.01.2022 Clean air for everybody...

03.01.2022 Tasmania will also experience a shortage of workers in the upcoming season. Fruit picking is a marvellous way to earn some money, meet new people, and enjoy the Tasmanian outdoors.

01.01.2022 Primary Employers Tasmania’s next industry-focused webinar will feature Phill Johns and Ken Nolan from Safe Farming Tasmania. We would love you to join us at 12.30pm on Wednesday 18 November to hear about the latest in safe farming. Please RSVP to [email protected] to register your interest and receive the log in details. #safetyfirst #primaryemployerstasmania #webinarsforyou