Skilled Animal and Horticultural Trade Workers
Skilled Animal and Horticultural Trade 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 Workers include diploma, relevant experience, and registration.
Florist
ANZSCO ID 3621
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 3623
Job Description
Carry out routine golf course maintenance tasks in compliance with health and safety standards and policies
Nurseryperson
ANZSCO ID 3624
Job Description
Work in nursery facilities or at customer location planting, cultivating, harvesting, and transplanting trees, shrubs, or plants.
Specialisation
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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
Work with 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
Job Description
Manage and maintain zoo animals and their environment
Specialisation
- Aquarist
Animal Attendants and Trainers (nec)
ANZSCO ID 361199
Job Description
This occupation group covers Animal Attendants and Trainers not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group include:
- Crutching Contractor
- Kennel Hand
- Muleser
Shearer
ANZSCO ID 3612
Job Description
Shears wool from live sheep, using power-driven clippers or hand shears
Veterinary Nurse
ANZSCO ID 3613
Job Description
Assist veterinary surgeons in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of sick or injured domestic, farm and zoo animals.