Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower / Field Crop Grower
A Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower / Field Crop Grower manages large-scale cultivation of cereals, oilseeds, pulses, or pasture crops. Australia is a major global exporter of wheat, barley, canola, and chickpeas, and growers operate across vast dryland farming systems.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Demand is stable in the wheatbelt regions of WA, SA, NSW, and Victoria, though mechanisation continues to reduce labour intensity.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Plan seasonal cropping programs and manage paddock rotations
- Operate and maintain heavy farm machinery for seeding and harvesting
- Apply fertiliser, herbicide, and pest control programs
- Monitor grain quality and manage storage and sale logistics
Skills required
- Cropping agronomy and soil science
- Broadacre farm machinery operation
- Precision agriculture and farm data systems
- Grain marketing and commodity knowledge
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate III in Agriculture or a relevant degree is typical. VETASSESS assesses qualifications for migration.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on the ROL only, this occupation is eligible for subclass 491. Regional state/territory nomination may be available through programs targeting agricultural workers For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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