Expressions of Interest are now open for LEADAg Pathways Certificate II in Rural Operations.
Open to eligible school leavers and adults, currently residing in Queensland, looking to build a pathway into agriculture.
Starting 23 November 2026, LEADAg Pathways is a six-month, employment-focused program designed to help people gain the practical skills, workplace experience and nationally recognised training needed to step confidently into the agricultural workforce.
If you’re looking to enter agriculture, change careers, return to the workforce or gain the practical experience needed to secure your first rural job, LEADAg Pathways could be for you.
You’ll work towards a nationally recognised Certificate II in Rural Operations through Martyr Training (RTO No. 31279) while gaining practical experience in real agricultural workplaces.
Throughout the program, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Develop practical, job-ready rural skills
Gain hands-on experience in real agricultural workplaces
Learn from experienced producers and industry mentors
Complete theory and assessment requirements through a Registered Training Organisation
Build workplace confidence, communication and employability skills
Connect with agricultural businesses and industry networks
Explore different career pathways and employment opportunities
Develop the skills and experience employers are looking for.
The goal is simple: to help you become confident, capable and employment-ready for the agricultural industry.
To be eligible for the LEADAg Pathways Program, participants must:
Be 15 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in school.
Be a permanent resident of Queensland.
Hold their own individual Green Medicare Card.
Not hold a Certificate IV or higher qualification completed within the past 10 years.
Not have previously participated in another Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative.
This training is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
CERTIFICATE II IN RURAL OPERATIONS
Central & Western Queensland
Program commencing 23 November 2026 – 24th May 2027
Six-month employment-focused program
Practical workplace experience
Nationally recognised Certificate II qualification
Apply Now to submit your Expression of Interest via the button below, we look forward to hearing from you!
After submitting your Expression of Interest, you will be contacted to confirm your eligibility and outline the next steps in the enrolment process.
LEADAg Pathways - connecting practical training with real workplaces to build the work-ready agricultural workforce our regional businesses need.
PLEASE NOTE:
These positions are not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). Nor do we offer sponsorship for overseas jobseekers.
Applicants must generally be Queensland residents, aged 15 years or older, no longer at school and meet eligibility requirements under the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
