Removes wool and hair from sheep, goats, alpacas and other animals.
“SHEARERS remove wool and hair from sheep, goats, alpacas and other animals.”
None listed under ANZSCO 361211.
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
No temporary work & training pathway currently open.
Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
This occupation is eligible under the following DAMA regions, which may offer concessions on age, English, and salary requirements.
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. The assessing authority looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
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Personalised for Shearer (ANZSCO 361211). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.
On ROL · Skill Level 3
60 days to lodge · SC 189 DHA processing
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