Livestock and Animal Production

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Sheep Shearing Trainer

A Sheep Shearing Trainer supervises shearers, training them in skills, animal handling, and equipment use while ensuring industry standards are met.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Farmhand

A Farmhand performs varied tasks like feeding livestock, operating machinery, maintaining equipment, and assisting with crop care in all weather.

Avg yearly income $69,992
Skill level Beginner

Station Hand

A Station Hand performs daily tasks on agricultural properties, which may include mustering livestock, fixing fences, and operating machinery.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Piggery Attendant

A Piggery Attendant manages daily operations by caring for pigs, maintaining their environment, and assisting with breeding and transport.

Avg yearly income $60,996
Skill level Beginner

Bore Runner

A Bore Runner ensures water points on cattle stations function properly, performing maintenance and monitoring water supply for livestock.

Avg yearly income $49,920
Skill level Beginner

Organic Farmer

Organic Farmers grow crops and raise livestock without chemicals, managing daily tasks like planting, harvesting, and equipment maintenance.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Poultry Farm Worker

A Poultry Farm Worker performs daily tasks on a poultry farm, including feeding, monitoring health, collecting eggs, and maintaining cleanliness.

Avg yearly income $60,424
Skill level Beginner

Livestock Transporter

A Livestock Transporter moves animals between locations, ensures animal welfare, drives heavy vehicles, and handles loading and unloading tasks.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Agribusiness Manager

An Agribusiness Manager oversees operations of a farm or agricultural business, focusing on marketing, accounting, and profitability strategies.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Sheep Shearer

A Sheep Shearer removes wool using shearing equipment, handling animals while ensuring their health and working long hours in a physically demanding role.

Avg yearly income $59,956
Skill level Beginner

Wool Worker

A Wool Worker ensures smooth operations in a shearing shed, preparing sheep for shearing, assisting with wool classing, and maintaining equipment.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Beginner

Wool Classer

A Wool Classer appraises and sorts wool based on quality for market sale, requiring attention to detail, physical fitness, and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in livestock and animal production

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
10 - 24 months
$0 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor
Project Coordinator Assistant Manager Team Administrator General Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Project Officer Retail Team Leader Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager Customer Success Manager Customs and Border Protection Officer Venue Manager Regional Coordinator Cellar Door Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Operational Risk Manager Innovation Strategist Operations Officer IT Business Analyst Music Manager Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Consultant Workshop Manager Cleaning Supervisor Plant Supervisor Airport Operations Manager Sheep Shearing Trainer Abattoir Supervisor Food Production Supervisor Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Aerodrome Operations Supervisor Cabin Crew Supervisor Scrum Master Workplace Relations Officer International Project Manager Tourism Manager Location Manager Production Supervisor (Timber Systems) Operations Specialist Supply Planner Supply Chain Analyst HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Director Of Nursing
+ 54 more
TLI31222

Certificate III in Driving Operations
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HGV Driver Truck Driver Forklift Driver
Factory Worker Council Maintenance Worker Transport Manager Timber Dispatch Coordinator Dump Truck Operator Driving Instructor Driller Offsider Geological Technician Tram Driver Monorail Operator Train Controller Track Machine Operator Watchkeeper Deck Officer Train Driver Railway Shunter Furniture Removalist Signaller Livestock Transporter Fleet Controller Tour Driver Landfill Supervisor Waste Management Officer Recycling Officer Rigger Production Worker Bus Driver Fuel Tanker Driver
+ 27 more
TLI30321

Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Warehouse Leading Hand Transport Scheduler Livestock Transporter
Trade Manager Inventory Controller Pick Packer Parts Manager Production Worker Warehouse Operator Logistics Administrator Storeperson Postal Worker Shipping Officer Logistics Clerk Transport Coordinator Freight Handler Logistics Officer Fuel Tanker Driver Logistics Planner Logistics Coordinator
+ 17 more
AHC40122

Certificate IV in Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 30 months
$0 - $16,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Scientist Livestock Manager Farm Manager
Station Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Scientist Livestock Manager Farm Manager Station Manager + 1 more
AHC51422

Diploma of Agribusiness Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $17,113
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Manager Farm Manager Station Manager
Dairy Farm Manager Agribusiness Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Manager Farm Manager Station Manager Dairy Farm Manager Agribusiness Manager + 2 more
AHC50122

Diploma of Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 24 months
$0 - $20,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dairy Farm Manager Station Manager Farm Manager
Agronomist Farmer Seed Technician Livestock Manager Plant Scientist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dairy Farm Manager Station Manager Farm Manager Agronomist Farmer Seed Technician Livestock Manager Plant Scientist + 5 more
AHC60319

Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Dairy Farm Manager Station Manager
Agribusiness Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Dairy Farm Manager Station Manager Agribusiness Manager + 1 more
AHC50320

Diploma of Production Horticulture
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Dairy Farm Manager Agricultural Manager
Irrigation Technician Irrigation Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Dairy Farm Manager Agricultural Manager Irrigation Technician Irrigation Specialist + 2 more
AHC41019

Certificate IV in Agribusiness
Blended, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $10,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dairy Farm Manager Farm Manager Station Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dairy Farm Manager Farm Manager Station Manager
AHC40320

Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Nursery Hand Vineyard Hand
Horticulturalist Farm Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Nursery Hand Vineyard Hand Horticulturalist Farm Manager + 2 more
AHC33116

Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling
On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Worker Wool Classer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Worker Wool Classer
AHC33016

Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation
On Campus, Traineeship
1 year
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Worker Wool Classer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Worker Wool Classer
AHC32916

Certificate III in Shearing
On Campus, Traineeship
1 year
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate II in Shearing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Transporter Sheep Shearer Wool Classer
Sheep Shearing Trainer
+ 1 more
  • Completed Certificate II in Shearing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Transporter Sheep Shearer Wool Classer Sheep Shearing Trainer + 1 more
AHC30624

Certificate III in Production Horticulture
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 14 months
$17,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Organic Farmer Farmhand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Organic Farmer Farmhand
AHC21316

Certificate II in Shearing
On Campus, Traineeship
2 weeks
$0 - $4,630
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Transporter Sheep Shearer Sheep Shearing Trainer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Transporter Sheep Shearer Sheep Shearing Trainer
AHC21216

Certificate II in Rural Operations
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 16 months
$0 - $4,365
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Farmhand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Farmhand
AHC20122

Certificate II in Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$0 - $8,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Organic Farmer Bore Runner Beekeeper
Apiarist Nurseryperson Poultry Farm Worker Farmhand Station Hand Piggery Attendant Nursery Hand
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Organic Farmer Bore Runner Beekeeper Apiarist Nurseryperson Poultry Farm Worker Farmhand Station Hand Piggery Attendant Nursery Hand + 7 more
AHC32822

Certificate III in Rural Operations
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $8,645
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bore Runner Farmhand Station Hand
Landscape Labourer Garden Labourer Organic Farmer Livestock Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bore Runner Farmhand Station Hand Landscape Labourer Garden Labourer Organic Farmer Livestock Manager + 4 more
AHC30122

Certificate III in Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $14,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Organic Farmer Bore Runner Poultry Farm Worker
Nurseryperson Station Hand Piggery Attendant Farmhand Nursery Hand
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Organic Farmer Bore Runner Poultry Farm Worker Nurseryperson Station Hand Piggery Attendant Farmhand Nursery Hand + 5 more
AMP80115

Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$0 - $15,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Manager Agribusiness Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Manager Agribusiness Manager
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