Is Agricultural Technician in shortage in Australia?

As of 2026-04-26, Jobs and Skills Australia rates Agricultural Technician as "In shortage" on the national Skills Priority List. 2,800 Agricultural Technician are currently employed across Australia.

How much do Agricultural Technician earn in Australia?

Median full-time earnings for Agricultural Technician are A$1,808 per week, or approximately A$94,016 per year. Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, refreshed 2026-04-26.

Which Australian visas am I eligible to apply for as a Agricultural Technician?

Agricultural Technician (ANZSCO 311111) is eligible for the following visa subclasses: 407, 489, 494, 491. It appears on the ROL occupation list.

Who assesses Agricultural Technician skills for Australian migration?

Skills assessment for Agricultural Technician (ANZSCO 311111) is conducted by Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services.

Where in Australia do most Agricultural Technician work?

The top three Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions for Agricultural Technician employment are: Riverina, New England and North West, Australian Capital Territory. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics labour-force survey via Jobs and Skills Australia.

Is Agricultural Technician on the MLTSSL or CSOL?

Agricultural Technician (ANZSCO 311111) is currently listed on the ROL. List membership controls which permanent and provisional skilled visas the occupation is eligible for.

What qualifications do I need to work as a Agricultural Technician in Australia?

The most common qualification held by working Agricultural Technician is Bachelor degree (33% of the workforce). Specific skills assessment evidence requirements depend on the assessing authority.

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ANZSCO3111112Skill LevelROLIn ShortageJSA

Agricultural
Technician

Performs tests and experiments, and provides technical support to assist Agricultural Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.

Chapter I

The occupation

“AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIANS perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist Agricultural Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.”
Unit Group 3111 Agricultural Technicians · ABS ANZSCO

Also known as· 1

Agricultural Technical Officer

Specialisations· 6

Agriculture Laboratory TechnicianArtificial Insemination Technical OfficerDairy TechnicianField Crop Technical OfficerHerd TesterHorticultural Technical Officer

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 4

Agricultural and Agritech Technician (311112) Animal Husbandry Technician (311113) Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician (311114) Irrigation Designer (311115)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

ROL

Classifications

2013

Assessed by

VETASSESS

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

494

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional)

Employer sponsored stream

ANZSCO 2013VETASSESS75%: 7 months·90%: 13 months

Skilled Regional (Provisional)

Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191

491

Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa

State or Territory nominated

ANZSCO 2013VETASSESS75%: 6 months·90%: 12 months

489

Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa

State or Territory nominated

ANZSCO 2013VETASSESSClosed

Temporary Work & Training

Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway

407

Training visa

ANZSCO 2013VETASSESS

Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)

This occupation is eligible under the following DAMA regions, which may offer concessions on age, English, and salary requirements.

South Australian DAMA Far North Queensland DAMA Goulburn Valley DAMA WA DAMA Townsville North Queensland DAMA

Chapter III

State & territory nominations

Choose a state to view nomination criteria, place allocations, and recent invitation rounds.

New South Wales

Sydney

Visit migration portal

2023-24

4,150

2024-25

5,000

2025-26

3,600

SC 190Eligible

Skilled Nominated Stream

2025–26 places2,100

Key requirements & pathways

›New South Wales 190 Visa

SC 491Eligible

Regional (Provisional) Stream

2025–26 places1,500

Min. salary (TSMIT)$76,515

Residency (some streams)6 month

Key requirements & pathways

›NSW Regional areas 491 Visa
›Pathway 1 (Stream A) Available to applicants who have been living and working in their nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation, in a designated regional area of NSW, for at least the previous 6 months with the same regional NSW-based employer; Minimum of the TSMIT/CSIT salary rate: $76,515 Please Note: This occupation may be eligible for Type 1 or 2 TSMIT/CSIT concession. New applications for this pathway are no longer being accepted for the program year ending 30 June 2026
›Pathway 2 (Stream B)
›Pathway 3 To apply under pathway 3, recent graduates from a regional NSW institution must meet the following criteria: Completed a bachelor's degree or higher in the last two years, related to their nominated occupation. The study must qualify for points under 'Study in regional Australia' and be reflected in their SkillSelect EOI. Must currently reside in NSW or Offshore and have lived there for at least three months continuously. OR the applicant is working in NSW in their nominated occupation New applications for this pathway are no longer being accepted for the program year ending 30 June 2026

Chapter IV

Expression of Interest (EOI Data)

A snapshot of how many people are competing for this occupation right now. Tap “View full EOI insights” for wait-time estimates, state-by-state difficulty, peer comparisons and cohort tracking.

Chapter V

Tasks & duties

Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. VETASSESS looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.

examining topographical, physical and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies
assisting in developing new methods of planting, fertilising, harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage
identifying pathogenic micro-organisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock, and assisting in devising methods of control
analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality
inspecting livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
assisting in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved crop and livestock strains
arranging the supply of drugs, vaccines and other chemicals to Farmers and Farm Managers, and giving advice on their use
collecting and collating data for research
planning slaughtering, harvesting and other aspects of production processes
may advise producers on farming techniques and management

Chapter VI

Skills assessment

VOCA

Assessing Authority

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

Visit Vocational Education and Training Assessment Servicesvetassess.com.au

Lodge application

Online Application

Assessment fees

Within Australia Standard AUD 1177.00, Fast Track AUD 886.60 (Plus Standard), Outside Australia Standard AUD 1070.00, Fast Track AUD 806.00 (Plus Standard)

Processing

The approximate time is between 12 and 20 weeks

Outcome letter

Valid for 3 years for DHA lodgement

Step-by-step guide Document checklist Fees breakdown

Chapter VII

Labour market

A quick read on workforce size, pay and demand.

Jobs and Skills Australia

Workforce, pay and demand at a glance

Full insights

Workforce

2,800

employed nationally

Growth

+6.9%

benchmark +1.5%

Median pay

$1,808

per week

Shortage

In shortage

Skills Priority List

ANZSCO 311111Median age 3332% female workforceTop qualification: Bachelor degree (33%)Refreshed 2026-04-26

Your route to PR

Six steps from this page to a granted visa

Personalised for Agricultural Technician (ANZSCO 311111). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.

Total timelineUp to 24 months

START

VERIFY

ASSESS

ENGLISH

EOI

INVITE

LODGE

ANZSCO code & lists

On ROL · Skill Level 2

Skills assessment (VETASSESS)

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

Open tool

Test & maximise points

Target ≥85 pts · English up to 20 pts

Open tool

Submit Expression of Interest

Visas open: 491

Open tool

Await invitation / nomination

8 states: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA…

Open tool

Lodge visa & await grant

60 days to lodge · SC 491 DHA processing

Not sure which pathway fits you? Book a free 30-minute consultation with an OMARA-registered agent.

OMARA registeredFree 30-minute call98% case success · 2018–2026

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ANZSCO3111112Skill LevelROLIn ShortageJSA

Agricultural
Technician

Performs tests and experiments, and provides technical support to assist Agricultural Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.

Chapter I

The occupation

“AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIANS perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist Agricultural Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.”
Unit Group 3111 Agricultural Technicians · ABS ANZSCO

Also known as· 1

Agricultural Technical Officer

Specialisations· 6

Agriculture Laboratory TechnicianArtificial Insemination Technical OfficerDairy TechnicianField Crop Technical OfficerHerd TesterHorticultural Technical Officer

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 4

Agricultural and Agritech Technician (311112) Animal Husbandry Technician (311113) Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician (311114) Irrigation Designer (311115)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

ROL

Classifications

2013

Assessed by

VETASSESS

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

494

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional)

Employer sponsored stream

ANZSCO 2013VETASSESS75%: 7 months·90%: 13 months

Skilled Regional (Provisional)

Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191

491

Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa

State or Territory nominated

ANZSCO 2013VETASSESS75%: 6 months·90%: 12 months

489

Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa

State or Territory nominated

ANZSCO 2013VETASSESSClosed

Temporary Work & Training

Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway

407

Training visa

ANZSCO 2013VETASSESS

Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)

This occupation is eligible under the following DAMA regions, which may offer concessions on age, English, and salary requirements.

South Australian DAMA Far North Queensland DAMA Goulburn Valley DAMA WA DAMA Townsville North Queensland DAMA

Chapter III