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A Novice Shearer harvests wool and maintains equipment while ensuring animal welfare and clip quality within a harvesting team.

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Novice Shearer careers

A Novice Shearer harvests wool from sheep in commercial shearing sheds or rural farm environments. Working as a learner within a harvesting team, you will focus on mastering precise shearing techniques to ensure a clean fleece while maintaining strict animal welfare standards. Your responsibilities include maintaining specialized equipment, such as combs and cutters, and handling livestock safely to meet industry production requirements.

These professionals are vital to Australia’s agricultural industry and the global wool supply chain. Success in this role requires physical resilience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to collaborate in fast-paced environments. You will liaise with wool classers and overseers to ensure the clip is processed correctly and that every animal is treated with care.