OSCA occupation

152932 Goat Farmer

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise goats for fibre, milk, meat and breeding stock.

Major group: 1 Managers
Unit group: 1529 Other Livestock Farmers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 1

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ANZSCO 121315 Goat Farmer Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise goats for fibre, milk, meat and breeding stock.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 1
Major group: 1 Managers
Sub-major group: 15 Farmers and Farm Managers
Minor group: 152 Livestock Farmers
Unit group: 1529 Other Livestock Farmers

Tasks

Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of goats for fibre, milk, meat and breeding stock
Organises goat farming operations and routines, such as feeding, watering, herding, milking, shearing, and administration of vaccinations and medications
Selects and purchases breeding stock and manages goat breeding programs
Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of goats, including by developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
Directs and oversees general goat farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as pens, fences, sheds and water supply systems
Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of goats for meat and breeding purposes, and the sale of goat fibre or milk
Maintains and evaluates records of goat farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
Manages goat farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
May select, train and supervise goat farm staff and contractors

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Compare OSCA 152932 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code152932 Goat Farmer	152931 Apiarist	152933 Horse Breeder
Official role definition	Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise goats for fibre, milk, meat and breeding stock.	Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and operates apiaries to produce honey, queen bee pollen, beeswax and royal jelly, breed queen bees, and pollinate crops.	Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise horses for competition, dressage, eventing, showjumping, riding for pleasure and working.
Skill level	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1
Key tasks	Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of goats for fibre, milk, meat and breeding stock Organises goat farming operations and routines, such as feeding, watering, herding, milking, shearing, and administration of vaccinations and medications Selects and purchases breeding stock and manages goat breeding programs Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of goats, including by developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks	Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of bees for apiary operations, including the production of honey and other bee products, packaging of bee products and the provision of pollination services Harvests and processes honey and other bee products such as beeswax, propolis, royal jelly and bee pollen from hives Breeds queen bees and manages the process of queen bee rearing Inspects and monitors hives for signs of disease, pests and other issues	Plans, organises, controls and coordinates the breeding and raising of horses Organises horse stud operations and routines, such as feeding, watering and exercising, and administration of nutrition programs, vaccinations and medications Maintains records of horse pedigrees, selects and purchases horses for breeding, and manages breeding programs Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of breeding stock and young horses, including by developing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
Alternative titles	Not stated	Beekeeper	Horse Stud Manager

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Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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