Group
Occupation
841232 Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
841232 Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker
Performs routine tasks on a cattle and sheep farm, such as moving, feeding, counting and assisting with animal husbandry.
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Assists with maintaining the health and welfare of cattle and sheep, including by patrolling, inspecting and reporting on their condition
- Provides cattle and sheep with feed and water, and implements cattle and sheep feeding and welfare programs
- Establishes pastures and crops for cattle and sheep production
- Herds and droves cattle and sheep to access feed, as well as for shearing, milking and other farming operations
- Undertakes general cattle and sheep farming activities, such as erecting and repairing fences, and maintaining and cleaning cattle and sheep housing
- Operates and maintains general farm machinery, and water supply and irrigation systems