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. 

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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.

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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.

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Landscape Gardener

ANZSCO ID 362213

Job Description

Plans and executes small scale landscaping operations and maintains grounds and landscape of private and business residences.

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Greenkeeper

ANZSCO ID 362311

Job Description

carry out routine golf course maintenance tasks in compliance with health and safety standards and policies.

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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

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Dog Trainer/Handler

ANZSCO ID 361111

Job Description

uses a variety of learning techniques to effect behavioral changes in dogs.

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Horse Trainer

ANZSCO ID 361112

Job Description

train horses to prepare them for riders, races, trail work and/or horse shows

Specialisation

• Horse Breaker

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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.

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Zookeeper

ANZSCO ID 361114

Job Description

manage and maintain zoo animals and their environment

Specialisation

• Aquarist

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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

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Shearer

ANZSCO ID 361211

Job Description

shears wool from live sheep, using power-driven clippers or hand shears.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Meat Inspector

ANZSCO ID 311312

Job Description

ensures that commercial supplies of meat, poultry, and eggs comply with food safety regulations.

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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.

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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