Livestock

What people in this role do:

• Study market trends and prices of properties and stock
• Take prospective buyers to inspect properties for sale and arrange finance for the buying of livestock or property when needed
• Arrange transport of stock to sale yards and the penning and auction of livestock
• Arrange clearing sales of machinery and plant equipment and conduct ‘on commission’ sales of wool on behalf of clients
• Advise and assist clients in the management of agricultural or pastoral companies, farming problems, stock selection or livestock values and marketing options
• Sell a wide range of agricultural products including chemicals for livestock and farms
• Act as insurance company agents and write reports on business transactions

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• Initiative and self-motivation
• Good organisational skills
• Good oral communication skills
• School Certificate

The Future

• Employment for minimum of one year
• Employment areas include: pastoral companies or private agencies

Specialisation

• Livestock Services
• Stock and Station Agents
• For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to contact for more information and advice?