Joseph Varapodio

• Shadowed Agronomists, developing exposure to th range of services that IK Caldwell offer (horticulture, summer crop production, broad acre cropping and more)
• Participated in meetings with internal and external stakeholders, discussing farm planning and pest/disease/weed management matters
• Worked in both on-field and laboratory environments, complete analysis and monitor plants

During my school and university years I would return to the family orchard and work in the holiday and break periods, working in deferent areas across the business.

• Tree training and development of young trees
• Tractor operations slashing, mulching and harvest support
• Forklift operations during harvest, also in packing shed loading trucks with finished product for transport to market
• Assisted dispatch department in picking orders from stock to customer requirements via stock management software system.
• Complied with company polices and procedures, including farm safety practices, codes of conduct and manual handling systems.

Residential Adviser (RA)

• Provided ongoing mentorship and support to resident students, helping new students navigate challenges of college life.

Camp Leader / Visiting Year 9 Science Camp

• Assumed Camp Leader Role for visiting Year 9 Science Camp that was conducted at Dookie College

Orientation week leader

• In my second year living at International House College Parkville, I was Orientation Week leader. My role was to support and welcome new residents to College campus, organizing and supervising events.