Occupation

841237 Sheep Farm Worker

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

841237 Sheep Farm Worker

Performs routine tasks on a sheep farm, such as feeding and herding sheep into pens in preparation for branding, shearing, crutching, and yarding for sale.

Alternative title

  • Station Hand (Sheep)

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

  • Assists with maintaining the health and welfare of sheep, including by patrolling, inspecting, and reporting on their condition
  • Provides sheep with feed and water, and implements sheep feeding and welfare programs
  • Establishes pastures and crops for sheep production
  • Herds and droves sheep to access feed, as well as for shearing, milking, and other farming operations
  • Undertakes general sheep farming activities, such as erecting and repairing fences, and maintaining and cleaning sheep housing
  • Operates and maintains general farm machinery, and water supply and irrigation systems