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ANZSCO 121317

Mixed Livestock Farmer

ROLSkill level 1Assessed by VETASSESS

General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2013, Version 1.2

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise a variety of livestock.

Skill level 1

Unit group 1213

Livestock Farmers

LIVESTOCK FARMERS plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock.

Indicative skill level

In Australia and New Zealand

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks include

  • Breeding and raising livestock for the production of honey, meat, milk, skins, eggs and wool
  • Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock
  • Providing pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
  • Moving livestock to optimise feeding opportunities
  • Organising and conducting farming operations such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce
  • Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder
Show all 11 tasks
  • Maintaining fences, equipment and water supply systems
  • Organising the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
  • Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
  • Managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • May select, train and supervise staff and contractors

Occupations in this unit group

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.

ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 (the edition the MLTSSL, STSOL and ROL use)

Title in this edition: Mixed Livestock Farmer, skill level 1

Major group
1 MANAGERS
Sub-major group
12 Farmers and Farm Managers
Minor group
121 Farmers and Farm Managers
Unit group
1213 Livestock Farmers

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Search another occupation