ANZSCO 121323
Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farmer
General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.
About this occupation
ANZSCO 2022Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise cattle and sheep.
Also called
- Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farm Manager
Unit group 1213
Livestock Farmers
Livestock Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock for the production of breeding stock, milk, eggs, meat, honey, wool and hair.
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
- Overseeing and undertaking breeding, feeding and nutrition programs
- Monitoring and maintaining the health, welfare and condition of livestock, including developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
- Providing water, and providing and growing pastures and fodder crops to maintain livestock health and condition
- Organising farming operations and routines such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce
- Directing and overseeing general farming activities including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as fences, sheds, pens, water supply systems and irrigation infrastructure
Show all 11 tasks
- Organising the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
- Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
- Overseeing data collection and analysis and farm technology systems
- 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 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)
Title in this edition: Mixed Cattle and Sheep 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
Occupation Shortage List (2026)
- National rating
- No Shortage
- Confidence
- On-balance
- Rated on
- ANZSCO 2022
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.
Average salary, May 2025
Unit group 1213 Livestock farmers (ANZSCO 2022). all employees, Average weekly total cash earnings.
| Average weekly earnings | Average age | |
|---|---|---|
| All employees | $2,249.80 (estimate has a relative standard error of 25% to 50% and should be used with caution) | 37.9 |
| Males | $2,249.80 (estimate has a relative standard error of 25% to 50% and should be used with caution) | 37.9 |
| Females | — | — |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025: data cube 63060DO011_202505 (Table 1), released 23 January 2026. CC BY 4.0.
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