To help you decide which is the best path to take to Meat. Your Career., below are some helpful links where you can find out more about the many training options on offer.
Meat processing study options and resources links:
MINTRAC (National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Limited) - www.mintrac.net.au
So you have a trade and you’ve come to work in Australia?
Before you apply for a career in red meat processing, there are several different steps you can take to help you on your way.
What you need to know
For a start, it’s a good idea for you to check out the Australian Government’s Department of Immigration and Border Protection website (https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/). Here you can find a lot of important information, including:
What criteria you need to meet to be eligible to work in Australia The areas in which there are skills shortages Information on visas Information on using registered migration services.
If you need to speak with someone about being eligible to work in Australia, head to https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia , which lists the contact details for appropriate government agencies within every Australian state and territory.
Other Considerations
Before applying for a role within the red meat processing industry, there are some other items to consider:
Do you have a trade that could be used in meat processing?
Have you checked that you meet all the criteria required by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection?
Do you have all the required paperwork in place?
Next steps to Meat. Your Career.
From here, the next steps to ‘meat’ your new employer include:
Contacting a registered recruiter in Australia. It is recommended you liaise with a registered recruiter in Australia, and not offshore, to help you secure your career in red meat processing. A simple Google search will help you locate a reputable agent in your state or territory, however below is a short list of some you may want to consider:
Meat processing plants: Another option is to liaise with meat processing plants and their human resources departments or the nominated contact listed on their company’s website.