Group
Occupation
841231 Beef Cattle Farm Worker
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
841231 Beef Cattle Farm Worker
Performs routine tasks on a beef cattle farm, such as feeding, mustering, and moving cattle, and assisting with animal husbandry.
Alternative title
- Station Hand (Beef)
Specialisation
- Feedlot Worker (Beef Cattle)
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Provides beef cattle with feed and water in accordance with feeding schedules, and monitors feed and water intake
- Musters and drives beef cattle between paddocks, ensuring sufficient feed and water is available and pasture does not become degraded
- Patrols, inspects, and reports on the health, welfare, and condition of beef cattle, and the condition of fences and other enclosures
- Assists with animal husbandry practices and maintaining the health and welfare of beef cattle
- Assists with the safe transportation of beef cattle to market or other locations