Goat Farmer
A Goat Farmer manages goat herds for meat (chevon), milk, fibre (mohair or cashmere), or breeding purposes. Goat farming is an increasingly significant sector in Australia, particularly in semi-arid inland regions.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Growing demand in inland regions; the bush goat and fibre industries are expanding.
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.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
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.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Manage herd nutrition, breeding, and kidding programs
- Monitor and treat health issues including worm burden and footrot
- Muster, handle, and prepare goats for sale or processing
- Maintain goat-appropriate fencing and water infrastructure
Skills required
- Goat husbandry and herd health management
- Pasture management in semi-arid environments
- Breeding program planning and records
- Livestock handling and transport compliance
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate III in Agriculture is typical. VETASSESS is the assessing authority for migration purposes.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on both ROL and CSOL, supporting subclasses 186, 482, 491, and 494. The CSOL listing enables employer sponsorship for migrants with relevant skills For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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