ANZSCO 842317
Sheep Farm Worker
Performs routine tasks on a sheep farm, such as feeding and herding sheep into pens in preparation for branding, shearing, crutching and yarding for sale.
Also known as: Station Hand (Sheep)
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Main tasks
- Assists with maintaining the health and welfare of sheep, including by patrolling, inspecting and reporting on their condition
- Provides sheep with feed and water, and implements sheep feeding and welfare programs
- Establishes pastures and crops for sheep production
- Herds and droves sheep to access feed, as well as for shearing, milking and other farming operations
- Undertakes general sheep farming activities, such as erecting and repairing fences, and maintaining and cleaning sheep housing
- Operates and maintains general farm machinery, and water supply and irrigation systems
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