The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Plans, organises and coordinates the production and marketing of cotton crops, taking into account environmental and market conditions
• Selects and purchases cotton seeds, fertilisers and other supplies required for cotton production
• Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, fertilising and irrigating cotton crops to maintain optimal production, crop health and growing conditions
• Monitors and maintains cotton crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds and disease
• Directs and oversees the defoliation, harvesting, storing, grading and packaging of cotton
• Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of cotton
• Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of cotton farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, fences, machinery, and water supply and irrigation systems
• Maintains and evaluates records of cotton farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages cotton farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise cotton farm staff and contractors

• Plans, organises and coordinates the production and marketing of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture crops, taking into account environmental and market conditions
• Selects and purchases grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture seeds, fertilisers and other supplies required for crop production
• Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, fertilising and irrigating grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture crops to maintain optimal production, crop health and growing conditions
• Monitors and maintains crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds and disease
• Directs and oversees the harvesting, storing, grading and packaging of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds and pulses
• Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds and pulses
• Plans and oversees the provision, maintenance and repairs of crop farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, silos, fences and machinery
• Maintains and evaluates records of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture crop farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages grain, fodder, legume, lupin, oilseed, pulse and pasture crop farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise grain, fodder, legume, lupin, oilseed, pulse and pasture farm staff and contractors

• Sugar Cane Farm Manager

• Plans, organises and coordinates the production and marketing of sugar cane crops, taking into account environmental and market conditions
• Selects and purchases sugar cane setts, fertilisers and other supplies required for sugar cane production
• Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, fertilising and irrigating sugar cane crops to maintain optimal production, crop health and growing conditions
• Monitors and maintains sugar cane crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds and disease
• Directs and oversees sugar cane crop defoliation, harvesting and transportation to sugar mills
• Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of sugar cane
• Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of sugar cane farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, fences, machinery, and water supply and irrigation systems
• Maintains and evaluates records of sugar cane farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages sugar cane farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise sugar cane farm staff and contractors

• Cotton and Grain Grower
• Tree Farmer

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Floriculturist

• Market Gardener (Flowers)

• Plans, organises and coordinates the production and marketing of flowering and foliage plants, taking into account environmental and market conditions
• Selects and purchases seeds, seedlings, bulbs and flower plant stock, fertilisers, and other supplies required for flower and foliage production
• Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, fertilising and irrigating flowering and foliage plants to maintain optimal production, plant health, and growing conditions
• Monitors and maintains flowering and foliage plant health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds and diseases
• Directs and oversees the harvesting, packaging and transportation of flowers and foliage
• Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of flowers and foliage
• Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of flower and foliage farming infrastructure, such as equipment, machinery, sheds, and water supply and irrigation systems
• Maintains and evaluates records of flower and foliage farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages flower farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise flower farm staff and contractors

Wine Grape Growers are excluded from this occupation. Wine Grape Growers are included in Occupation 151237 Wine Grape Grower.

• Fruit Farm Manager

• Market Gardener (Fruit)
• Olive Grower
• Orchardist (Fruit)
• Table Grape Grower

• Plans and coordinates the production and marketing of fruit crops from seed selection and soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
• Organises fruit farming operations and routines, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging fruit
• Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of fruit
• Directs and oversees general farming activities to maintain fruit crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests and weeds
• Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of infrastructure for growing fruit, such as equipment, machinery, sheds, and water supply systems and irrigation systems
• Oversees data collection and analysis, and fruit farm technology systems
• Manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management for a fruit farm
• May select and train fruit farm staff and contractors

Peanut Growers are excluded from this occupation. Peanut Growers are included in Occupation 151132 Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower.

• Nut Farm Manager

• Macadamia Grower

• Plans, organises and coordinates the production and marketing of nut crops from soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
• Selects and purchases suitable nut varieties, fertilisers and other supplies required for nut production
• Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, pruning, fertilising and irrigating nut crops to maintain optimal production, crop health and growing conditions
• Monitors and maintains nut crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds and disease
• Directs and oversees nut crop harvest, grading and packaging
• Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of nut crop produce
• Plans and oversees the provision of nut farming infrastructure and equipment, such as buildings, fences, machinery and irrigation systems
• Maintains and evaluates records of nut farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages nut farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select and train nut farm staff and contractors

• Plans and coordinates the production and marketing of horticultural plant stock for wholesale
• Selects seeds, seedlings, bulbs, plant stock, fertilisers and other supplies required for horticultural nursery production
• Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, fertilising and watering to maintain optimal production, plant health and growing conditions in nurseries
• Organises nursery operations and routines, such as propagating, replanting, pruning, staking, grading and packaging of horticultural plant stock
• Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of horticultural plant stock
• Directs and oversees general nursery activities to maintain plant health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests and weeds
• Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of nursery equipment and infrastructure
• Maintains and evaluates records of nursery activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise production nursery staff and contractors

• Turf Farmer

• Plans, organises and coordinates the production and marketing of turf, taking into account environmental and market factors
• Selects and purchases grass seeds, fertilisers and other supplies required for turf production
• Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, fertilising and irrigating turf to maintain optimal production, turf health and growing conditions
• Monitors and maintains turf health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds and disease
• Directs and oversees the harvesting and packaging of turf
• Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of turf
• Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of turf growing infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, fences, machinery, and water supply and irrigation systems
• Maintains and evaluates records of turf growing activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages turf farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise turf farm staff and contractors

• Vegetable Farm Manager

• Market Gardener (Vegetables)
• Protected Cropping Grower (Vegetables)

• Plans and coordinates the production and marketing of vegetable crops from seed selection and soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
• Organises vegetable farming operations and routines, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging vegetables
• Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of vegetables
• Directs and oversees general farming activities to maintain vegetable crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests and weeds
• Plans and oversees the provisions and maintenance of vegetable farming infrastructure, such as equipment, machinery, sheds, and water supply systems and irrigation systems
• Oversees data collection and analysis, and vegetable farm technology systems
• Manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management for a vegetable farm
• May select and train vegetable farm staff and contractors

Table grape growers are excluded from this occupation. Table grape growers are included in Occupation 151232 Fruit Grower.

• Vigneron
• Vineyard Manager (Wine Grapes)
• Vineyard Operator (Wine Grapes)
• Viticulturist (Wine Grapes)

• Plans and coordinates the production and marketing of wine grapes from planting seedlings or grafting new varieties onto root stock to harvest, considering environmental and market factors
• Plans and oversees wine grape growing operations and routines, such as fertilising, cultivating, debudding and pruning vines
• Monitors and maintains wine grape crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds and diseases
• Directs and oversees the harvesting, grading and packaging of wine grapes
• Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of wine grapes
• Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of wine grape vineyard infrastructure and equipment, such as buildings, fences, trellises, machinery and water supply systems
• Maintains and evaluates the records of wine grape vineyard activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages wine grape vineyard business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise wine grape vineyard staff and contractors

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Coffee Grower
• Ginger Farmer
• Hop Farmer
• Medicinal Cannabis Cultivator
• Mushroom Grower
• Truffle Farmer

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Aquaculture Farm Manager

• Grow-out Manager (Aquaculture)
• Hatchery Manager (Aquaculture)
• Oyster Farmer

• Plans and coordinates the operations of hatcheries and grow-out operations to breed and produce aquatic stock such as fish, oysters, crayfish, marron or prawns
• Plans and coordinates the cultivation and production of seaweed for food, animal feed, biofuels and fertilisers
• Coordinates and oversees strategies to monitor the environment and maintain optimal growing conditions for aquatic stock and seaweed, minimise the impact of operations on the environment, and manage biosecurity and other risks
• Directs and oversees general aquaculture farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of farming infrastructure and equipment
• Directs and oversees the transportation of aquatic stock to new tanks, ponds, cages and floating net pens
• Coordinates and oversees harvesting, grading, processing and packaging operations for aquatic stock and seaweed
• Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of aquatic stock and seaweed
• Maintains and evaluates records of aquaculture farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages aquaculture farm business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise aquaculture farm staff and contractors

• Farmer and Grazier

• Cattle and Wheat Farmer
• Sheep and Wheat Farmer

• Grows broadacre crops, and breeds and raises animals for the production of food, wool, skins, milk or eggs
• Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of livestock, including by providing pastures, fodder and water
• Plans and maintains broadacre crop production by selecting seed and coordinating cultivation, fertilising, watering and crop health strategies
• Develops and oversees strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
• Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of broadacre crop and livestock farming infrastructure, such as equipment, machinery, sheds, and water supply and irrigation systems
• Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
• Maintains and evaluates records of broadacre crop and livestock farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages broadacre crop and livestock farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise broadacre crop and livestock farm staff and contractors

• Livestock and Fruit Farmer
• Livestock and Vegetable Farmer

Farmers raising multiple types of livestock are included in this minor group.

Farmers raising livestock in combination with another commodity type, and Aquaculture Farmers, are excluded from this minor group. Farmers raising livestock in combination with another commodity type, and Aquaculture Farmers, are included in Unit Group 1513 Mixed Production and Aquaculture Farmers.

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Beef Cattle Farm Manager
• Beef Cattle Grazier
• Beef Cattle Station Manager

• Feedlot Manager (Beef Cattle)

• Plans, organises and coordinates the breeding and raising of beef cattle for meat and breeding stock
• Organises feeding, watering, herding, breeding, calving and administration of vaccinations and medications for beef cattle
• Directs and oversees general beef cattle farming infrastructure, including the provision and maintenance of fences, sheds, pens and water supply systems
• Manages pasture and grazing systems for optimal cattle nutrition and growth
• Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of beef cattle, including managing biosecurity strategies and other risks
• Organises the purchase, sale and transportation of beef cattle for meat and breeding purposes
• Maintains and evaluates records of beef cattle farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production
• Manages beef cattle farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise beef cattle farm workers and contractors
• May manage the operation of feedlots, including optimising feed efficiency and nutrition, waste management and sustainable land use

Dairy herd managers are excluded from this unit group. Dairy herd managers are included in Occupation 343233 Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Dairy herd managers are excluded from this occupation. Dairy herd managers are included in Occupation 343233 Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker.

• Dairy Cattle Farm Manager

• Share Dairy Farmer

• Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of dairy cattle for the production of milk, meat and breeding stock
• Organises dairy farming operations and routines, such as feeding and milking schedules, sterilisation of milking machines, nutrition programs, and administration of vaccinations and medications to dairy cattle
• Coordinates and schedules activities such as breeding, calving and weaning
• Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of dairy cattle, including by developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
• Directs and oversees general dairy cattle farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as pens, sheds and water supply systems, and the preparation of pasture and fodder
• Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of dairy cattle and milk
• Maintains and evaluates records of dairy farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages dairy cattle farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise dairy cattle farm staff and contractors

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farm Manager

• Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of cattle and sheep for the production of meat, milk, wool and breeding stock
• Organises mixed cattle and sheep farming operations and routines, such as feeding, herding and drenching, and administration of vaccinations and medications
• Selects and purchases breeding stock, and manages cattle and sheep breeding programs
• Organises cattle and sheep farming operations and routines, such as mustering, shearing, milking and sterilising machines
• Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of cattle and sheep, including developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity risk and disease
• Directs and oversees general cattle and sheep farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as pens, fences and sheds, and the preparation of pasture and fodder
• Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of cattle and sheep for meat and breeding purposes, and the sale of wool and milk
• Maintains and evaluates records of cattle and sheep farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages cattle and sheep farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise cattle and sheep farm workers

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Sheep Farm Manager

• Wool Grower

• Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of sheep for the production of wool, meat, milk and breeding stock
• Organises sheep farming operations and routines, such as feeding, herding and drenching, and administration of nutrition programs, vaccinations and medications
• Selects and purchases breeding stock, and manages sheep breeding programs
• Organises sheep farming activities such as shearing, milking, and sterilising and maintaining shearing equipment
• Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of sheep, including by developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
• Directs and oversees general sheep farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as pens and sheds, and the preparation of pasture and fodder
• Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of sheep for meat and breeding purposes, and the sale of wool or other sheep products
• Maintains and evaluates records of sheep farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages sheep farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise sheep farm staff and contractors

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Beekeeper

• Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of bees for apiary operations, including the production of honey and other bee products, packaging of bee products and the provision of pollination services
• Harvests and processes honey and other bee products such as beeswax, propolis, royal jelly and bee pollen from hives
• Breeds queen bees and manages the process of queen bee rearing
• Inspects and monitors hives for signs of disease, pests and other issues
• Provides nutrition, medication and pest control to maintain the health of bee colonies and prevent the spread of pests and disease
• Directs and oversees general apiary activities, including the provision and maintenance of apiary infrastructure, such as hives and supporting apparatus
• Oversees the transportation of bee hives to provide pollination services for crops
• Maintains and evaluates records of apiary activities, including hive inspections, honey production and breeding records
• Manages apiary business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise staff or contractors in apiary operations

• Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of goats for fibre, milk, meat and breeding stock
• Organises goat farming operations and routines, such as feeding, watering, herding, milking, shearing, and administration of vaccinations and medications
• Selects and purchases breeding stock and manages goat breeding programs
• Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of goats, including by developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
• Directs and oversees general goat farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as pens, fences, sheds and water supply systems
• Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of goats for meat and breeding purposes, and the sale of goat fibre or milk
• Maintains and evaluates records of goat farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages goat farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise goat farm staff and contractors

• Horse Stud Manager

• Plans, organises, controls and coordinates the breeding and raising of horses
• Organises horse stud operations and routines, such as feeding, watering and exercising, and administration of nutrition programs, vaccinations and medications
• Maintains records of horse pedigrees, selects and purchases horses for breeding, and manages breeding programs
• Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of breeding stock and young horses, including by developing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
• Directs and oversees general horse stud activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as stables, fences, paddocks, sheds and water supply systems
• Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of horses
• Manages horse stud business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise horse stud staff and contractors

• Pig Farm Manager

• Pig Breeder

• Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of pigs for meat and breeding stock
• Organises pig farming operations and routines, such as feeding, watering, and administration of vaccines and medications
• Selects and purchases breeding stock, and manages pig breeding programs
• Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of pigs, including by developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
• Directs and oversees general pig farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as pens, sheds and water supply systems
• Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of pigs for meat and breeding purposes
• Maintains and evaluates records of pig farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages pig farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise pig farm staff and contactors

• Poultry Farm Manager

• Egg Producer
• Hatchery Manager (Poultry)

• Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of poultry for eggs, meat and breeding stock
• Organises poultry farming operations and routines, such as feeding, collecting and storing eggs, and administration of vaccinations and medications
• Selects and purchases breeding stock, and manages poultry breeding programs
• Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of poultry, including by developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
• Directs and oversees general poultry farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as barns, sheds, cages and hatchery equipment
• Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of poultry and eggs
• Coordinates and schedules activities such as breeding, storage, disposal of waste products and poultry hatch schedules
• Maintains and evaluates records of poultry farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages poultry farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise poultry farm staff and contractors

• Alpaca Farmer
• Crocodile Farmer
• Deer Farmer
• Dog Breeder
• Worm Farmer