Nicholas Miller
Silverdale
Summary
A full time student at the University of Queensland studying Bachelor of Agricultural Science majoring in Agronomy previously completed year 11 and 12 at Boonah State High School as School Captain receiving ATAR of 79.70 and working over holidays and weekends for Kengoon Farming since 2021 and on parents farms. Have completed Certificate 2 in Engineering Pathways from Bluedog Traning PTY LTD, whitecard (Card No. 2776587), Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Bonze award, Firearms licence A and B (RE1 SC1)
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Laborer
Kengoon Farming
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted in cultivating land for Sweet corn, Carrots, Broccoli, Green Beans, and harvesting crops such as broccoli following established protocols.
- Applied urea and compost to soil to enhance crop growth and development.
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
- Operated farm equipment such as John Deere 6r and 7r series tractors with GPS and skidsteers with extreme care and precision.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to promote a safe and productive environment.
- Implemented safety procedures while handling tools and machinery on-site.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and products on trucks and trailers by hand or with forklift
- Handled and moved various plants and produce using tractors.
Working on Parents Farm
L. Miller and Sons
2013 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to promote a safe and productive environment.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Supported animal welfare by providing proper care, feeding, and living conditions for livestock.
- Cultivated soil and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Loaded and unloaded hay on trucks, trailers and railcars by hand or with forklift.
- Built and mended fencing to prevent stock from straying
- Worked with and branded or tagged livestock with name.
- Mown and raked hay such as lucerne, barley, rhodes grass and forage sorghum
- Packed carrots on weekends and assisted in harvesting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD12-2025
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Farm equipment operation
- Physical stamina and endurance
- Animal care
- Teamwork and communication
- Soil preparation
- Transplantation experience
- Safe equipment use
- Fertilizer application
Certification
Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (19/02/2021 - 20/10/2022)
Construction Induction (24/10/2022)
Firearms Licence A and B (Expires - 24/08/2035)
Manual driver licence (class C, type O)
Queensland Certificate of Education (16/12/2022)
Timeline
Farm Laborer
Kengoon Farming
09.2021 - Current
Working on Parents Farm
L. Miller and Sons
2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
University of Queensland
Awards
Duke of Edinburgh International Award - Bronze award