Skilled Animal and Horticulture Trades
Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers are part of the agriculture sector. This industry is considered small, despite numerous job openings. Many workers live and work in regional Australia. Seasonal work is common, which creates short-term opportunities for workers of all ages. Most of the skills are learned while on the job and estimated half of the workers do not have post-school qualifications.
Minimum requirements for Skilled Animal and Horticultural Trade Workers include a diploma, relevant experience and registration.
Florist
ANZSCO ID 362111
Job Description
cut and arrange live, dried, and silk flowers and greenery make decorative displays
Gardener (General)
ANZSCO ID 362211
Job Description
grow and maintain plants in private and public green spaces.
Arborist
ANZSCO ID 362212
Job Description
use hand and power tools to prune, hedge and remove trees and specialise in keeping trees healthy, planting trees or landscaping
Landscape Gardener
ANZSCO ID 362213
Job Description
Plans and executes small scale landscaping operations and maintains grounds and landscape of private and business residences
Greenkeeper
ANZSCO ID 362311
Job Description
carry out routine golf course maintenance tasks in compliance with health and safety standards and policies
Nurseryperson
ANZSCO ID 362411
Job Description
Work in nursery facilities or at customer location planting, cultivating, harvesting, and transplanting trees, shrubs, or plants.
Specialisation
- Plant Propagator
Dog Trainer/Handler
ANZSCO ID 361111
Job Description
uses a variety of learning techniques to effect behavioral changes in dogs
Horse Trainer
ANZSCO ID 361112
Job Description
train horses to prepare them for riders, races, trail work and/or horse shows
Specialisation
- Horse Breaker
Pet Groomer
ANZSCO ID 361113
Job Description
work with dogs and other animals in pet stores and pet grooming boutiques to make pets look good
Zookeeper
ANZSCO ID 361114
Job Description
manage and maintain zoo animals and their environment
Specialisation
- Aquarist
Animal Attendants and Trainers (nec)
ANZSCO ID 361111
Job Description
This occupation group covers Animal Attendants and Trainers not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group include:
Specialisation
- Crutching Contractor
- Kennel Hand
- Muleser
Shearer
ANZSCO ID 361211
Job Description
shears wool from live sheep, using power-driven clippers or hand shears
Veterinary Nurse
ANZSCO ID 361311
Job Description
assist veterinary surgeons in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of sick or injured domestic, farm and zoo animals.
Agriculture Technician
ANZSCO ID 311111
Job Description
manage laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals
Specialisation
- Agriculture Laboratory Technician
- Artificial Insemination Technical Officer
- Dairy Technician
- Field Crop Technical Officer
- Herd Tester
- Horticultural Technical Officer
Fisheries Officer
ANZSCO ID 311311
Job Description
monitor, manage and protect farmed and wild fish stocks and the rivers, lakes and other habitats where they live
Meat Inspector
ANZSCO ID 311312
Job Description
ensures that commercial supplies of meat, poultry, and eggs comply with food safety regulations
Quarantine Officer
ANZSCO ID 311313
Job Description
regulates and coordinates the movement of agricultural and horticultural produce, plants and animals into or within Australia, and identify and control biosecurity risks.
Primary Products Inspectors Nec
ANZSCO ID 311399
Job Description
Covers Primary Products Inspectors not elsewhere classified. Occupations include:
Specialisation
- Dairy Quality Assurance Officer
- Fruit and Vegetable Inspector