How to become a Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker

Performs routine tasks on a grain, oilseed, protein, pulse or pasture farm, such as cultivating and fertilising soil, and planting and irrigating crops. May spray pesticides on crops to treat disease and pests.

Main tasks

• Patrols, inspects and reports on the condition of grain, oilseed, pulse and pasture crops
• Undertakes soil preparation and crop maintenance duties, such as ploughing, harrowing and weeding
• Operates water and irrigation systems for grain, oilseed, pulse or pasture crop growth
• Siloes and bales produce, and loads it into transporters when required
• Maintains, cleans and operates grain, oilseed, pulse and pasture farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, fences and machinery
• May spray crops with pesticides to control weed growth, insects, fungus growth and diseases

Ways in

• TAFE and VET: Certificate IV in Agriculture (AHC40122); Certificate II in Agriculture (AHC20122); Certificate III in Agriculture (AHC30122); Certificate I in Agriculture (AHC10222)

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• About 24,000 people work in this job group now, and about 25,300 are projected by 2035. (+5.5%)
• AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

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Questions people ask

How do I become a Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker?

Ways in include: Certificate IV in Agriculture; Certificate II in Agriculture.

Is a Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 6% by 2035, from about 24,000 to about 25,300 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker?

Usually not. Only 7% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Certificate IV in Agriculture; Certificate II in Agriculture.

Will AI change the work of a Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker?

AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04