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
Next release Unknown
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
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