Occupation

841231 Beef Cattle Farm Worker

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

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)

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Provides beef cattle with feed and water in accordance with feeding schedules, and monitors feed and water intake
  • Musters and droves 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