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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