Careers In Agriculture

Agricultural careers in livestock and fisheries focus on managing and improving animal and aquatic production systems.

Examples include:

• Livestock Manager 

• Aquaculture Specialist

• Veterinarian 

• Stock and Station Agent

• Farmhand

• Animal Welfare Officer

• Livestock Auctioneer

• Hatchery Manager

• Meat Inspector

• Shearing Contractor.

These careers combine biology, animal care, and resource management to support food production and sustainability.

Agricultural careers in crop production and forestry focus on cultivating crops, managing forests, and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices.

Examples include:

• Agronomist

• Forester

• Crop Farmer

• Irrigation Specialist

• Seed Production Technician

• Agricultural Machinery Operator

• Grain Marketing Officer

• Forest Ecologist

• Nursery Worker

• Timber Harvester Operator

These careers offer opportunities to address global challenges like climate change and food security.

Agricultural careers in science focus on researching and improving farming practices using scientific methods.

Examples include:

• Agronomist

• Soil Scientist

• Plant Pathologist

• Entomologist

• Animal Scientist

• Horticulturalist

• Agricultural Engineer

• Agricultural Chemist

• Climate Change Scientist

• Feed Scientist

These careers reflect the vital role that science plays in advancing agriculture, from improving crop yields and animal health to addressing sustainability and climate change issues in this sector. 

Agricultural careers in technology involve using advanced tools and techniques to improve farming efficiency.

Examples include:

• Agricultural Robotics Engineer

• Drone Operator

• Farm Management Software Developer

• Remote Sensing Specialist

• Data Scientist

• Smart Irrigation Designer

• Agricultural IT Specialist

• Climate Modelling Specialist

• Farm Automation Specialist

• Technology Trainer for farmers

These careers reflect the increasing importance of technology in revolutionising Australian agriculture, helping farmers optimise productivity, sustainability and profitability.

Agricultural careers in business, management, and finance focus on making farms and agricultural businesses run smoothly and profitably.

Examples include:

• Agricultural Business Manager

• Financial Analyst

• Supply Chain Manager

• Natural Resources Manager

• Agronomist

• Sales Manager

• Accountant

• Auditor

• Investment Banker

• Tax Adviser

These roles mix business skills with farming knowledge to help the industry grow and stay profitable and sustainable into the future

Agricultural careers in conservation and sustainability focus on preserving natural resources, reducing environmental impacts, and promoting eco-friendly practices.

Examples include:

• Environmental Engineer

• Ecologist

• Marine Biologist

• Park Ranger

• Soil Conservationists

• Wildlife Biologist

• Environmental Policy Adviser

• Natural Resource Manager

• Climate Change Analyst

• Firefighter

These careers play a vital role in ensuring long-term environmental and agricultural resilience.

Agricultural careers in the trades involve hands-on work to support farming operations.

Examples include:

• Agricultural Machinery Mechanic

• Farm Equipment Technician

• Agricultural Electrician

• Drone Technician

• Agricultural Building Contractor

• Greenhouse Technician

• Agricultural Plumber

• Crop Spraying Technician

• Fencing Contractor

• Agri-welding Specialist

These trades are vital for the smooth operation of agricultural businesses, ensuring that farming equipment and infrastructure are well maintained and productive.

Agricultural careers in sales and retail involve promoting and selling agricultural and other products to customers.

Examples include:

• Agricultural Equipment Sales Representative

• Agricultural Retail Manager

• Farm Supplies Sales Representative

• Livestock Sales Representative

• Real Estate Agent

• Agribusiness Marketing Manager

• Agri-technology Sales Consultant

• Agricultural Trade Show Coordinator

• Supply Chain Coordinator

• Agricultural Product Buyer

These careers ensure that farmers and agribusinesses have access to the products, services and technologies they need to run efficient and profitable operations.