Senior Livestock Farm Workers are responsible for managing and supervising various tasks related to the breeding, feeding, raising, and milking of livestock in Australia. They play a crucial role in the production of breeding stock, milk, eggs, meat, wool, and hair.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within the Senior Livestock Farm Workers category require a certain level of skill. In Australia, this typically includes an AQF Certificate III with at least two years of on-the-job training, or an AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In New Zealand, a NZQF Level 4 qualification is required (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). It's important to note that relevant experience of at least three years may substitute for the formal qualifications mentioned above. In some cases, additional on-the-job training and/or experience may be necessary alongside the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• 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.

Occupations:

• 363211 Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker
• 363212 Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker
• 363213 Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker
• 363214 Senior Piggery Stockperson
• 363215 Senior Sheep Farm Worker
• 363299 Senior Livestock Farm Workers nec

363211 Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker

Alternative Titles:

• Leading Hand (Beef Cattle)
• Overseer (Beef Cattle)

A Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker performs skilled tasks on a beef cattle farm or station. Their responsibilities include managing and supervising the breeding, raising, feeding, treatment, and welfare of cattle.

Skill Level: 3

363212 Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker

A Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker performs skilled tasks on a cattle and sheep farm. They are responsible for managing and supervising the breeding, raising, feeding, treatment, and welfare of both cattle and sheep.

Skill Level: 3

363213 Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker

Alternative Title:

• Dairy Herd Manager

A Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker performs skilled tasks on a dairy farm. They manage and supervise the breeding, raising, droving, feeding, and milking of dairy cattle. Specializations within this occupation include Production Manager (Dairy Cattle) (Skill Level 2).

Skill Level: 3

363214 Senior Piggery Stockperson

Alternative Title:

• Senior Piggery Attendant

A Senior Piggery Stockperson performs skilled tasks in a piggery. They are responsible for managing and supervising the breeding, farrowing, raising, feeding, treatment, and welfare of pigs.

Skill Level: 3

363215 Senior Sheep Farm Worker

A Senior Sheep Farm Worker performs skilled tasks on a sheep farm or station. They manage and supervise the breeding, raising, feeding, treatment, and welfare of sheep.

Skill Level: 3

363299 Senior Livestock Farm Workers nec

This occupation group covers Senior Livestock Farm Workers that are not classified elsewhere. Skill Level: 3

Specializations within this occupation include Senior Horse Stud Worker and Senior Poultry Farm Worker.