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OSCA 462633Updated 2026-01-29
Jockey
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 452413OSCA 462633
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 72k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1380
Salary range: AUD 65k-AUD 79k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
28%
NSW
24.8%
QLD
24.2%
VIC
Education mix
50.4%
certificate iii/ iv
19.9%
year 10 and below
14.3%
year 12
Role overview
Jockeys ride horses in competitive races, race trials, and for exercise.
What you do
- • Maintains a high degree of expertise in horse riding.
- • Attends regular practice sessions and undertakes private training to maintain the required standard of fitness.
- • Decides on strategies in consultation with coaches.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (50.4%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Adheres to the rules and regulations associated with horse racing.
- • Assesses other competitors and conditions at venues.
- • Attends regular practice sessions and undertakes private training to maintain the required standard of fitness.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1380
Annual median: AUD 72k
Range: AUD 65k-AUD 79k