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OSCA 341132Updated 2026-01-29
Horse Trainer
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 361112OSCA 341132
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
32.5%
NSW
29.7%
VIC
19.8%
QLD
Education mix
26.3%
year 10 and below
21.8%
certificate iii/ iv
21.4%
year 12
Role overview
Horse Trainers prepare horses for riding, breeding, racing, work, show or competitions.
What you do
- • Teaches horses to obey verbal and non-verbal commands and addresses behavioural problems.
- • Trains horses to accept riders and pull vehicles.
- • Trains horses to perform in competitions.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: year 10 and below (26.3%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Teaches horses to obey verbal and non-verbal commands and addresses behavioural problems.
- • Trains horses to accept riders and pull vehicles.
- • Trains horses to perform in competitions.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1570
Annual median: AUD 82k
Range: AUD 74k-AUD 90k