Station Manager Courses
Station Managers oversee cattle stations, ensuring productivity, profitability, and compliance with regulations while managing a team and performing various tasks.
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How do I become a Station Manager
Get qualified to work as a Station Manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
AHC40122
Duration
6 months - 2 and a half years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
A Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40122 is perfect for students who need both farming skills and knowledge of business administration. This certificate is flexible and students can choose electives in organic farming, working with livestock, business administration, and using chemicals.
The Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40122 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.
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Duration
6 months - 2 and a half years
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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AHC50122
Duration
9 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
A AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture is for students seeking a career in farm and agribusiness management. This is a flexible diploma and students choose their own study units from the following speciality areas: agribusiness, livestock, cropping, business administration, safety.
The Diploma of Agriculture AHC50122 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.
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Duration
9 months - 3 years
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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AHC60319
Duration
12 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
Get the skills you need to successfully manage and market your farm with the AHC60319 Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management. This nationally recognised qualification delivers a broad range of skills in leadership, risk management, infrastructure planning, financial management, farm biosecurity, recruitment and staff management, strategic planning, managing capital works, land management strategies, succession planning, supply chain management, export market development, climate change risk, and much...
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Duration
12 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online
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AHC51422
Duration
12 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
A AHC51422 Diploma of Agribusiness Management is for students seeking careers in farming and agribusiness management. Students undertaking this diploma will develop a whole farm plan, climate risk strategies, and a business plan.
The AHC51422 Diploma of Agribusiness Management is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.
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Duration
12 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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Common questions
How much does a Station Manager earn?
In Australia, a full time Station Manager generally earns $1,538 per week ($79,976 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Station Manager?
While there are 178,500 people working as a farmer or farm manager in Australia, only a small percentage of these are working as Station Managers. The number of people in this industry is expected to reduce slightly over the next five years. You must be willing to live in a remote area of Australia if you wish to be a Station Manager.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal – 2019 Occupation Projections
How do I become a Station Manager?
A Certificate IV in Agriculture or Agribusiness is a great entry point to working as a Station Manager. You’ll develop the skills needed to run a station successfully, including necessary business and administration skills. If you’re interested in further study you could enrol in a Diploma of Agriculture or Agribusiness Management.
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Station Managers supervise the overall running of cattle stations in remote areas of Australia. It’s a complex role which involves keeping the station productive by making crucial decisions about livestock production and organising your team of workers. But you’ll also need to make sure the station is profitable so your work will involve a lot of business planning and administrative tasks. You’ll need to know all the current regulations for your industry and make sure the station is meeting the necessary requirements.
Station Managers need to be flexible and able to perform a range of different tasks during any working day. You’ll spend a great deal of time outdoors and have to be capable of physically demanding jobs. Your work as a cattle manager will mean you’ll need to be good with livestock and you’ll have a lot people working under you so you’ll need to bring strong leadership qualities to the role. You’ll also need a good head for business and be able to conduct administration tasks when needed.
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