OSCA 151132

Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower

Overview

  • Employed persons

    6,700

  • Employment status

    81.1% Full time

    18.9% Part time

  • Median age

    55 years

  • Employment by sex

    20.4% Female

    79.6% Male

    Highly male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    0.7%

  • Main employing industry

    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Indicator Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower Total employment
Employed persons 6,700 12,049,400
Median age 55 years 40 years
Full-time share 81.1% 64.2%
Part-time share 18.9% 35.8%
Female employment share 20.4% 48.5%
Male employment share 79.6% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Highly male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 0.7% 2.2%
Main employing industry Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Growers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow grain, including certified seed and specialty grains, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture crops.

What the occupation involves

  • Plans, organises and coordinates the production and marketing of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture crops, taking into account environmental and market conditions
  • Selects and purchases grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture seeds, fertilisers and other supplies required for crop production
  • Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, fertilising and irrigating grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture crops to maintain optimal production, crop health and growing conditions
  • Monitors and maintains crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds and disease
  • Directs and oversees the harvesting, storing, grading and packaging of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds and pulses
  • Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds and pulses
  • Plans and oversees the provision, maintenance and repairs of crop farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, silos, fences and machinery
  • Maintains and evaluates records of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture crop farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
  • Manages grain, fodder, legume, lupin, oilseed, pulse and pasture crop farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • May select, train and supervise grain, fodder, legume, lupin, oilseed, pulse and pasture farm staff and contractors

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

Managers (1)

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 97.0% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Wholesale Trade 0.7% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 0.6% Construction 8.9%
    Manufacturing 0.4% Education and Training 8.8%
    Retail Trade 0.2% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.1% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 0.1% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Other Services <0.1% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Public Administration and Safety <0.1% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.0% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      23.1%

    • Victoria

      22.8%

    • Queensland

      14.4%

    • South Australia

      16.6%

    • Tasmania

      0.3%

    • Northern Territory

      0.1%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      0.1%

    Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,600 23.1% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 1,500 22.8% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 960 14.4% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 1,100 16.6% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 1,500 22.5% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 20 0.3% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 10 0.1% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 10 0.1% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower

    Total employment

    Age group Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower Total employment
    15–24 years 2.9% 14.3%
    25–34 years 10.1% 22.7%
    35–44 years 16.0% 22.3%
    45–54 years 21.1% 20.4%
    55–64 years 24.9% 15.3%
    65–74 years 18.0% 4.3%
    75 years and over 7.0% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower Total employment
    Female 20.4% 48.5%
    Male 79.6% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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