To the Leading Out community:
In recent days, COVID-19 has become a topic of concern for our teachers abroad and their families at home.
We want to assure you that we are monitoring this situation closely and working hard to make sure the needs of our teachers are met. We want you to know your options and ensure your safety as our top priority.
This post will provide:
- Information about alternate employment in rural areas for teachers in Australia if schools are closed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Steve at Steven@leadingout.net.
What is the state of Australian schools and what will happen if there are school closures?
At the time of posting, schools in Australia remain open.
It is Leading Out’s understanding that if you’re in a contract with one of our schools (not doing CRT work), you will continue to be paid if schools shut down.
What can I do for work if schools shut down for a period of time?
If schools close down, our Leading Out network is pleased to offer connections that will help our community find work in rural areas.
Some benefits of rural work during this time are:
- An opportunity to leave the busy city and spend some time in a less populous and quieter part of the country.
- A steady income regardless of closures.
- Room and board is often included with rural job opportunities.
- A rural job will give you another 12 months on your working holiday visa, allowing to return to Melbourne once schools re-open.
How can I search for rural job opportunities?
You have lots of options for rural work, so if you’re starting the hunt, go to the Government of Australia’s Job Search webpage for harvest work.
This will tell you which fruits and vegetables are in season and what jobs are available.
Other sites worth checking out are www.2workinoz.com.au or www.backpackerjobboard.com.au or old reliable, www.Gumtree.com.au.
What are some rural locations Leading Out teachers previously worked at?
Pear Packing in Shepparton at Geoffrey Thompson
Email: pthompson@jeftomson.com
Phone: 61417990050
- Owner has a couple houses close to the factory where you can rent a room
- Only 2 hours on train to Southern Cross direct.
Fruit Picking and Packing in Shepparton at Masalki Farms
Email: ana@masalki.com.au
Phone: 0438213487
- Shepparton has 3 night clubs and a few bars for weekends
- Packing shed is for females only.
Work at Cherry Hill Farms in Wandin East
Email: Contact form
Phone: 1300243779
- An hour outside of Melbourne
- Recruitment for harvest season begins October 2020
Work at DingoBlue Backpackers Hostel in Bundaberg
Email: info@dingobluebackpackers.com
Phone: 61 07 4152 0100
- Work in citrus picking, citrus packing, or general farm work
- Hostel rooms available for weekly rent
If you have any questions, you are welcome to get in touch with us. Please feel free to contact Steve at Steven@leadingout.net.
