Ag Jobs Fair 2024

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Following the success of the 2021, 2022 and 2023 events, Western Downs Regional Council is once again partnering with Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise, and AgForce, to host the 2024 Ag Jobs Fair (previously Protein Jobs Fair) to connect job seekers with potential employers within the Intensive Agriculture and Agriculture Service Industries.

This growing sector offers a diverse range of careers, including production, management, animal science, food processing, sales, marketing, and research, all of which will be represented at the Ag Jobs Fair. 

Public Session

Come along to the public session from 1.30pm to gain first-hand knowledge from agriculture industry representatives, be connected to local businesses to discuss opportunities within the region and demonstrate pathways for job seekers and have the unique opportunity to network with potential employers.

Event Details
1.30pm – 4pm
Wednesday 31st July 2024
Dalby Events Centre, Nicholson Street

Register Here

Event Program

1:30pm Public Registration
1:40pm Opening & Official Welcome
1:50pm Key Note Speaker - Future & Transferable Skills/The Changing Nature of Ag
2:10pm Panel Session
2:40pm Industry Future Directions Workshop
2:55pm Networking & Trade Stalls
4:00pm Bump Out

 

Stallholders 

If you are a local agricultural business, you're invited to register as a stallholder for the event where you'll attend as an industry representative and have the opportunity to advertise your current job vacancies. 

Register as a Stallholder

Registrations close on Wednesday, 17th July 2024. 

Ambassadors

If you are registered as a stallholder, you are also able to apply to be an ambassador at the event. Ambassadors are asked to present a 5-minute presentation including:

  • a day in their professional life, 
  • their career pathway,
  • the endless opportunities in their industry, and
  • able to directly engage with students and job seekers.

Apply to be an Ambassador

Registrations close on Wednesday, 17th July 2024. 

Please note: applying to be an ambassador does not guarantee a position. All applications will be considered, and the successful person/people will be contacted prior to the event.

 

To find out more, contact Council's Economic Development team via email or call 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624).

When

  • Wednesday, 31 July 2024 | 01:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Location

Dalby Events Centre, 54 Nicholson Street, Dalby, Dalby, 4405, View Map

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