Occupation

343135 Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

343135 Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker

Performs skilled tasks to supervise the cultivation of broadacre crops and the breeding and raising of livestock.

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Oversees the planting, cultivation and harvesting of broadacre crops, as well as livestock breeding programs and the rearing of young livestock
  • Identifies health and nutrition problems in livestock, and manages and supervises stock feeding and watering programs
  • Supervises and undertakes the operation and maintenance of broadacre crop and livestock farming equipment and machinery
  • Implements biosecurity measures
  • Oversees the inspection and maintenance of broadacre crop and livestock farm infrastructure, including fencing, and water supply and irrigation systems
  • Supervises, maintains and operates data collection and analysis and production technology systems, such as GPS, GIS, variable-rate technology, soil sensors and yield monitors
  • Supervises work routines and trains Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Workers