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Livestock Farmers nec

Livestock Farmers nec covers specialist livestock producers not classified elsewhere, including deer, alpaca, rabbit, or other niche species farmers. These enterprises typically operate in regional Australia to supply niche domestic or export markets.

Indicative salary range
$50,000 - $85,000 (2025 indicative)

Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.

Labour market demand

Niche and variable; opportunities depend on the specific species and regional demand.

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.

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.

CodeState / TerritoryDetails
WAWestern AustraliaView nomination →
SASouth AustraliaView nomination →

Key duties

  • Manage specialist livestock breed health and nutrition
  • Oversee breeding and production cycles
  • Maintain appropriate housing, fencing, and water systems
  • Manage marketing and sale of livestock or products

Skills required

  • Specialist species husbandry
  • Animal health and preventive care
  • Pasture and containment management
  • Farm business and record management

Typical qualifications pathway

Certificate III in Agriculture or species-specific training is typical. VETASSESS is the assessing authority for migration.

Visa & occupation list information

Listed on the ROL only, eligible for subclass 491. Suitable for migrants with specialist livestock skills willing to work in regional or remote Australia For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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