Poultry Farmer
A Poultry Farmer manages the production of chickens, turkeys, ducks, or other birds for meat (broilers) or egg production in commercial operations. Australian poultry farming is a highly integrated industry with strict biosecurity and animal welfare standards.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Steady demand; poultry is Australia's most consumed meat and integrated producers regularly seek skilled shed hands and farm managers.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
- 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.
- 190Learn more →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 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 → |
| TAS | Tasmania | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Manage shed environments including temperature, ventilation, and lighting
- Oversee feeding programs and water systems for bird health
- Monitor flock health and implement biosecurity protocols
- Coordinate depopulation, clean-out, and restocking between batches
Skills required
- Poultry husbandry and shed management
- Biosecurity and disease surveillance
- Feed and water system management
- Animal welfare compliance and record keeping
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate III in Agriculture (Poultry Production) or equivalent practical experience is typical. VETASSESS assesses qualifications for migration.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on both STSOL and CSOL, supporting subclasses 186, 190, 482, 491, and 494. The CSOL inclusion enables direct employer sponsorship via subclass 482 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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