Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• managing livestock breeding programs and the rearing of young livestock
• identifying livestock health and nutrition problems
• supervising animal health and welfare programs
• establishing and managing pastures and fodder crops for livestock production, and identifying plant health and nutrition problems
• developing and implementing livestock feeding plans
• implementing biosecurity management measures
• managing water supply and irrigation systems
• supervising farming operations such as herding, catching, drenching and milking livestock
• supervising general farming activities such as maintenance and cleaning of livestock housing and other farm infrastructure
• supervising work routines and training farm workers
• supervising, maintaining and operating data collection and analysis and farm technology systems