Mixed Livestock Farmer
A Mixed Livestock Farmer manages two or more species of livestock on the same property, balancing resources and management between enterprises such as sheep-beef, cattle-pigs, or goat-sheep operations.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Steady demand in mixed farming zones; regional properties face ongoing skilled worker shortages.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Plan livestock enterprise mix and stocking rates
- Manage breeding, feeding, and health programs across species
- Coordinate mustering, shearing, and sale of livestock
- Maintain multi-species fencing and water systems
Skills required
- Multi-species livestock husbandry
- Pasture and water management
- Animal health and disease control
- Farm business planning and enterprise analysis
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate III in Agriculture or equivalent practical experience. VETASSESS assesses qualifications for migration.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on the ROL only, eligible for subclass 491. Migrants should be prepared for regional or remote placement in pastoral areas For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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