Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Workers
Snapshot
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Workers perform routine tasks in crop cultivation and animal production.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 2700 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $648 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | very high |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | average |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- patrolling, inspecting and reporting on the condition of crops and livestock
- operating farm machines to cultivate, plant, fertilise, spray and harvest field crops
- maintaining and repairing buildings, machines, fences, plant and water systems
- loading and unloading seed grain, fertilisers and livestock feed, and loading field crops into transporters for marketing
- irrigating land for crop growth
- providing livestock with feed and water
- assisting with maintaining the health and welfare of livestock
- mustering and droving livestock to milking and shearing sheds and between paddocks to ensure sufficient feed is available.
Job Titles
- Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Worker