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ANZSCO 361111Updated 2026-01-29
Dog Handler or Trainer
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 361111OSCA 341131
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 82k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1570
Salary range: AUD 74k-AUD 90k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
26.7%
NSW
26%
VIC
23.4%
QLD
Education mix
29.3%
certificate iii/ iv
18.3%
bachelor degree
14.6%
year 12
Role overview
Dog Handlers or Trainers teach dogs to obey commands and undertake specific tasks.
What you do
- • Teaches animals to obey verbal and non-verbal commands and addresses behavioural problems.
- • Trains animals to perform in competitions.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (29.3%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Teaches animals to obey verbal and non-verbal commands and addresses behavioural problems.
- • Trains animals to perform in competitions.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1570
Annual median: AUD 82k
Range: AUD 74k-AUD 90k