Careers in Fodder

In collaboration with Marcus Oldham College and Adelaide University, Hay Australia is proud to offer two internship placements for their students who are currently studying agriculture or agribusiness.

We are looking for collaborative and passionate interns to join our two-week paid internship program starting in July 2025. We have two positions available, each based at our southern hay processing sites located in Paskeville South Australia, and in Bridgewater Victoria.

This is your opportunity to be exposed to Australia’s fodder industry, a strong industry that has built a growing demand for Australian hay products right across the world. You’ll gain valuable experience in grower relationships, how hay is produced for domestic and export markets and an understanding of how growing hay can be profitable for farmers.

You will join part of our national Grower Services team who work closely with over 400 growers to provide agronomy advice and support in producing hay and straw that meets Australia’s export compliance standards.

Working with our local Grower Services Manager, you will participate in grower visits and support the team with paddock inspections to identify, and document contamination risks and gain hands-on experience in weed identification.

At site, you will assist with weighbridge inspections and moisture testing, a critical point in our quality assurance process. You will also gain an understanding in our hay sampling and selection process for export orders.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Paid internship during the July semester break or placement block.
• 80 hours of work experience.
• Both on-site and field work.
• Award wages.
• Opportunity to gain further casual employment at our sites during harvest seasons.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES 

• Build beneficial relationships with growers.
• Conduct paddock inspections and maintain traceability documentation.
• Sampling and sample preparation.
• Accurately record and enter traceability data.
• Work closely with QA and other Grower Services Team members.
• Assistance with weighbridge and documentation.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & SKILLS 

• Currently studying a bachelor of Agriculture or Agribusiness.
• Interest in Hay Agronomy.
• Excellent communication skills with both internal & external stakeholders.
• Well-developed work planning and organisation skills with the ability to address fluctuating work demands and changing priorities.
• Attention to detail and excellent time management.
• The proven ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• A willingness to fit into a culture of accountability and become part of a small team with a “can-do” attitude.

Please be aware that due to the nature of the work, the successful applicant is required to hold a current drivers licence.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter through the below form or email us at info@hayaustralia.com.au.