Animal Husbandry Technician
An Animal Husbandry Technician assists livestock and animal scientists in managing and collecting data from animal production research and breeding programs in Australia.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Consistent demand at livestock research stations, stud farms, and agricultural universities.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Assist with livestock handling, weighing, and recording for research programs
- Collect biological samples including blood, tissue, and semen for analysis
- Manage animal husbandry tasks including feeding, health monitoring, and welfare assessments
- Maintain records of animal production, health treatments, and research data
Skills required
- Livestock handling and animal welfare practice
- Biological sample collection and processing
- Animal health monitoring and basic treatment support
- Research data recording and livestock management systems
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate IV in Agriculture (Animal Science) or Certificate III in Agriculture. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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