What is this Region?

The Wheatbelt consists of five sub-regions: Avon, Central Coast, Central East, Central Midlands and Wheatbelt South. Each sub-region is serviced by a sub-regional centre (Northam, Jurien Bay, Merredin, Moora and Narrogin) and has unique economic and population drivers. 

With a population of 75,000, the Wheatbelt is the third most populous region in the State. This population is highly dispersed with over 200 towns and settlements spread across 155,256 square kilometres.

The Wheatbelt region includes the local government authorities of: Beverley, Brookton, Bruce Rock, Chittering, Corrigin, Cuballing, Cunderdin, Dalwallinu, Dandaragan, Dowerin, Dumbleyung, Gingin, Goomalling, Kellerberrin, Kondinin, Koorda, Kulin, Lake Grace, Merredin, Moora, Mount Marshall, Mukinbudin, Narembeen, Narrogin (Town), Northam, Nungarin, Pingelly, Quairading, Tammin, Toodyay, Trayning, Victoria Plains, Wagin, Wandering, West Arthur, Westonia, Wickepin, Williams, Wongan-Ballidu, Wyalkatchem, Yilgarn and York.

What are we looking for?

Key industries include:

  • Agriculture
  • Agicultural Support Services
  • Livestock
  • Horticulture

Studium has partnered with the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development (DPIRD) to provide employment opportunities in the agriculture and food space to candidates and jobseekers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Candidates

Are you an unskilled worker, a skilled worker or a student?

Unskilled – You don’t possess any formal qualifications related to agriculture, horticulture or fisheries. You are qualified for employment in roles such as fruit/vegetable picker, deck hand, cleaner, farm hand/worker and more. It is strongly encouraged you complete some training in Occupational Health and Safety in order to prepare for work in a manual environment.

Skilled – You possess formal qualifications related to agriculture, horticulture or fisheries such as a forklift ticket, a truck license, experience driving agricultural machinery or a certificate/degree in a related field. You are qualified for employment in roles such as machinery operator, truck driver, stockperson, farm hand/worker and more.

Students – You are currently studying or just finished your degree. You might be a skilled or an unskilled worker when it comes to agriculture, horticulture or fisheries, but sign up as a student regardless!

​​Want to find work during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Create a FREE profile on Studium.

The best thing about Studium is that you only have to create your profile once and then employers can find you immediately.

To stand out, make sure to include proof of your qualifications and experience! Or if you don’t have formal qualifications in these industries, make sure to include any details about your education and past work experience.

Employers

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a critical number of shortages in Western Australia’s primary industries including agriculture, horticulture and fisheries.

Studium is here to help.

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Related Information

About the Wheatbelt:

For more information on the Wheatbelt region visit https://www.wheatbelt.wa.gov.au/.