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ANZSCO 234111Updated 2026-01-29
Agricultural Consultant
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 234111OSCA 244131
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 115k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2220
Salary range: AUD 104k-AUD 127k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
26.8%
NSW
23.2%
VIC
21.6%
QLD
Education mix
38.9%
bachelor degree
22.2%
Post graduate
13.7%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Agricultural Consultants advise farmers, agricultural businesses, rural industries and government on the production, processing and distribution of farm products.
What you do
- • Collects and analyses data and samples of produce, fertiliser, feed, soil and other factors affecting production.
- • Advises farmers and farm managers on techniques for improving the production of crops and livestock, and alternative agricultural options.
- • Advises farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and feeding programmes.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (38.9%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Advises farmers and farm managers on techniques for improving the production of crops and livestock, and alternative agricultural options.
- • Advises farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and feeding programmes.
- • Collects and analyses data and samples of produce, fertiliser, feed, soil and other factors affecting production.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2220
Annual median: AUD 115k
Range: AUD 104k-AUD 127k