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