Group
Occupation
152932 Goat Farmer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
152932 Goat Farmer
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise goats for fibre, milk, meat and breeding stock.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- 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