Life’s calling

All roads lead back to working in the rural industry

“This is how I grew the passion for the rural life, the people and hard work.” After being home schooled, Sylvia boarded at RGS from Year 8 to Year 12.

“After many years of living and studying in town I knew by the end of university I wanted to leave the big smoke,’’ Sylvia said.

It was while mustering cattle on properties near Charters Towers and Greenvale that Sylvia saw how hard the Sales Agents worked, but also the enjoyment they had.

“This was something I could see myself doing, Real Estate was a natural transition, being able to connect my work and be on the land,’’ Sylvia said. “After mustering for a few months I suddenly got sick which changed my lifestyle around. Due to this I had to move on from the hard days of working in the sun to office administration.”

An opportunity arrived to work at Knight Frank Rockhampton in the Agribusiness department.

“It was important to learn and understand the administrative side to being an agent, as marketing is a key element of any property listing,’’ Sylvia said.

“Being a Sales Agent now with Knight Frank Agribusiness allows me to meet and connect with rural people. Listing and Selling rural assets can have so much history and this why I love what I do.

“Everything has led me back towards the rural industry, I wouldn’t be the person I am today and have the passion, respect and understanding for the Agri Industry if I wasn’t dragged out of bed at 5am as a child.”

University graduations 2022