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Careers in agriculture can take you anywhere in Australia.
Careers in agriculture can take you anywhere in Australia.
Dairy herd managers oversee pasture production, grazing management, breeding and all aspects of the farm operation.
Dairy herd manager
Feedlot managers manage and maintain productivity of intensive production facilities. They are responsible for operational decision making, stock and commodity management and storage, and the marketing of finished stock.
Feedlot Manager
Graduates who aspire to become farm managers usually complete a Certificate IV and/or Diploma of Agriculture. Farm managers need managerial skills to organise and operate a business, plan and manage various enterprises, keep records and supervise staff.
Farm manager
Consultants collect and analyse data on factors affecting production. They advise farmers and farm managers on techniques for improving the production of crops and livestock and alternative agricultural options.
Farm management consultant
Vocational education trainers plan, design and develop course curriculum and methods of instruction. They liaise with individuals, industry and education sectors to ensure the provision of relevant programs and services.
Vocational
education teacher
Fencers erect and repair fences and gates. They may be responsible for the design, costing, purchasing and installation of both conventional and electric fence constructions.
Fencer
Good horsebreakers are in strong demand. They are involved in training horses to ride, work cattle and compete in a range of competitions including camp drafting, stockhorse events, equestrian competitions and thoroughbred racing.
Horsebreaker or horsetrainer
Station Workers report on the condition of crops and livestock; operate farm machines to grow field crops; maintain and repair buildings, machinery and equipment; provide livestock with feed and water, and assist with maintaining the health and welfare of livestock.
Station Worker
Many graduates set up their own rural contracting business. This can involve planting, weed control, harvesting, hay & silage making, fencing, mustering and a range of other farm operations.
Rural contractor
Stablehands assist with the husbandry and handling of horses. It may include the supervision of horses and horse facilities, exercising of horses and maintaining and cleaning stables.
It may also include mustering and
droving livestock.
Stablehand
Stock and station agents provide advice and act for farmers and graziers in business deals including buying and selling livestock, wool, fertiliser, farming and grazing land, stock and equipment.
Stock &
station agent
Woolclassers classify fleeces, according to length and quality, straight after shearing and prepare the clip for sale. Many wool classers travel around Australia from shed to shed; others class their employer’s woolclip or do it as a sideline to make extra money during the shearing season.
Woolclasser
Teacher
Fencer
Contractor
Agent
Manager
Horsebreaker
Station Worker
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