• Agricultural Adviser

• Agricultural Extension Officer
• Landcare Officer

• Provides advice and guidance to farmers and agricultural businesses on best practices for production, processing and distribution of farm products
• Conducts research and analysis on agricultural trends and market conditions
• Evaluates farming operations for efficiency
• Develops and implements strategies to improve productivity and profitability
• Provides recommendations on land use, crop selection and livestock management
• Assists in the development and implementation of sustainable farming practices
• Advises farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and feeding programs
• Collaborates with government agencies and industry organisations to develop and implement agricultural policies and programs
• Conducts training and workshops for farmers and agricultural workers

Aquaculture and Fisheries Scientists are excluded from this occupation. Aquaculture and Fisheries Scientists are included in Occupation 244134 Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist.

• Agricultural Scientist

• Research Agronomist

• Researches and studies the environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth and animal breeding
• Researches and studies the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and plant diseases on animal and crop production
• Develops procedures and techniques for solving agricultural or horticultural problems, and improving the efficiency of production
• Designs and conducts experiments to test new farming methods and technologies
• Collaborates with farmers and industry stakeholders to prioritise research needs
• Writes research proposals and secures funding for agricultural research projects, and presents findings at conferences and publishes them in scientific journals
• Provides technical advice and support to farmers on best practices for crop cultivation and animal husbandry
• Develops and implements strategies for sustainable agriculture and resource management

Research agronomists are excluded from this occupation. Research agronomists are included in Occupation 244132 Agricultural Research Scientist.

• Animal Nutritionist
• Sales Agronomist

• Collects and analyses data, and conducts research on factors affecting crop and livestock production
• Advises Farmers and Farm Managers about techniques for improving the production of crops and livestock
• Advises farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, weed, pest and disease control, soil improvement, and animal husbandry and feeding programs
• Studies environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth and animal breeding
• Studies the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and plant diseases on animal and crop production
• Develops procedures and techniques for solving agricultural problems and improving the efficiency of production

Marine Biologists are excluded from this occupation. Marine Biologists are included in Occupation 244634 Marine Biologist.

• Aquaculture or Fisheries Research Scientist

• Conducts research on marine and aquatic plants, animals, ecosystems and aquaculture techniques, and publishes findings in scientific journals and presents them at conferences and seminars
• Studies environmental and other factors affecting commercial aquaculture or fisheries
• Manages aquatic resources to maximise their long-term commercial, recreational and environmental benefits for the community
• Assesses the stock of aquatic wild harvest and aquaculture to determine productivity levels
• Develops and implements strategies to enhance wild harvest and aquaculture productivity
• Investigates and develops new methods and technologies for harvesting fish and plants
• Monitors and evaluates the environmental impact of fishing and aquaculture activities
• Collects and analyses data on fish populations and water quality
• Provides advice and recommendations to government agencies and industry stakeholders

• Forestry Consultant
• Research Forester

• Contributes to plans for forest management and operations, which may include silviculture, pest and disease management, forest production, harvesting, haulage, road construction, reforestation and/or regeneration activities
• Collects, reviews and uses data such as forest area, species, volumes of timber and growth rates, for forest management purposes
• Manages the use and sale of forest products such as timber
• Investigates, plans and implements management procedures to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters, pests and diseases on forests, including planning and managing fire prevention, and detection and suppression activities such as prescribed burning
• Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders such as recreational forest users and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and advises governments and clients on forest management strategies
• Maintains organisational policies and processes to comply with environmental, safety and quality standards and regulations, including forest certification
• May study the propagation and culture of forest trees, methods for improving the growth of stock, and the effects of thinning on forest yields