OSCA 152131: Beef Cattle Farmer
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise beef cattle for meat and breeding stock. This record sits in Beef Cattle Farmers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.
Should you use OSCA or ANZSCO?
OSCA 2024 is the current Australian occupation classification for storing, organising and reporting occupation information. Use this OSCA record for current Australian statistical and analytical classification work.
Some migration and administrative programs still specify ANZSCO 2022. Check the exact system named by the agency or form rather than replacing the code automatically.
Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise beef cattle for meat and breeding stock.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- 1 Managers
- Sub-major group
- 15 Farmers and Farm Managers
- Minor group
- 152 Livestock Farmers
- Unit group
- 1521 Beef Cattle Farmers
Tasks
- Plans, organises and coordinates the breeding and raising of beef cattle for meat and breeding stock
- Organises feeding, watering, herding, breeding, calving and administration of vaccinations and medications for beef cattle
- Directs and oversees general beef cattle farming infrastructure, including the provision and maintenance of fences, sheds, pens and water supply systems
- Manages pasture and grazing systems for optimal cattle nutrition and growth
- Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of beef cattle, including managing biosecurity strategies and other risks
- Organises the purchase, sale and transportation of beef cattle for meat and breeding purposes
- Maintains and evaluates records of beef cattle farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production
- Manages beef cattle farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
- May select, train and supervise beef cattle farm workers and contractors
- May manage the operation of feedlots, including optimising feed efficiency and nutrition, waste management and sustainable land use
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
Related occupations
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Industry context
Alternative titles
- Beef Cattle Farm Manager
- Beef Cattle Grazier
- Beef Cattle Station Manager
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 152131 do?
Beef Cattle Farmer is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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