Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreLivestock Farmers nec – ANZSCO 121399
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Livestock Farmers nec
ANZSCO 121399
Livestock Farmers nec (ANZSCO 121399) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
This occupation group covers Livestock Farmers not elsewhere classified.Occupations in this group include: Alpaca Farmer, Crocodile Farmer (Aus), Emu Farmer (Aus), Llama Farmer, Ostrich Farmer
Typical tasks and duties
Livestock Farmers nec may perform the following tasks:
- breed and raise livestock for the production of meat, wool, skins, milk, eggs and honey
- monitor and maintain the health of stock, providing pasture and fodder to maintain appropriate nutrition levels
- move or rotate stock to optimise feeding opportunities
- organise and conduct farming operations such as catching and loading livestock, shearing, milking and sterilising machines
- direct and oversee general farming activities such as fertilising, pest and weed control
- manage business capital, maintain and evaluate records of farming activities, monitor market activity and plan production accordingly
- organise the grading, sale, purchase and transportation of produce
- inspect and maintain farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
- recruit and coordinate farm workers and direct them on crop growing and livestock raising
- plan activities to minimise environmental degradation, monitor environmental effects of farming activities and repair existing damage through programs such as tree planting.
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 1 DAMA region
Livestock Farmers nec is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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We can review the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, employer sponsorship and visa requirements.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
