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A Stock and Station Agent sells agricultural properties and products on behalf of clients. You might specialise in livestock, crops, rural properties or other agricultural services. Stock and Station Agents appraise products and list them for sale. You might source potential buyers, show them available products and help them with the sales process.
Stock and Station Agents should have excellent interpersonal skills and a thorough understanding of current markets. It’s important you can communicate well and liaise with buyers and sellers from a range of backgrounds. Stock and Station Agents require strong negotiation skills and must be able to manage multiple clients at one time.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Stock and Station Agent.
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Become a qualified stock and station agent with the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (Stock and Station, Station). This nationally recognised qualification will develop your knowledge of the rural property market and teach you how to lease and sell farms and agricultural properties. Competencies include: appraising rural properties for lease or sale, marketing and selling properties, establishing relationships with buyers and sellers, managing tenancies, trust accounting, and more. Enquire now for the full list of stock and station units, real estate licensing competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
Become a licensed stock and station agent with the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (Stock and Station, Stock). This nationally recognised qualification delivers specialist skills for agents who manage and sell livestock. Competencies include: preparing livestock for sale, establishing relationships with livestock vendors and buyers, marketing livestock, completing the sales process, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, stock and station licensing outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
In Australia, a full time Stock and Station Agent generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 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.
This industry is expected to experience a moderate increase in employment numbers in coming years. There are currently 2,000 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Stock and Station Agent. Stock and Station Agents may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Stock and Station Agent, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (Stock and Station, Station). This course will develop your knowledge of the rural property market and give you the skills to lease and sell farms and agricultural properties. You’ll learn to appraise rural properties for lease or sale, market and sell properties, establish relationships with buyers and sellers and manage tenancies.
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Here are some potential career pathways within livestock and animal production and real estate sales. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Livestock and Animal Production
Bore Runner
$960 weekly pay
Farmhand
Livestock Transporter
Pen Rider
Piggery Attendant
Poultry Farm Worker
Sheep Shearer
Sheep Shearing Trainer
Station Hand
Wool Classer
Wool Worker
Agribusiness Manager
$1,440 weekly pay
Dairy Farm Manager
Farm Manager
Organic Farmer
Station Manager
Stock and Station Agent
$1,150 weekly pay
Real Estate Sales
Buyer’s Agent
$1,250 weekly pay
Leasing Agent
$1,050 weekly pay
Leasing Consultant
Leasing Officer
Real Estate Assistant
Business Broker
$1,340 weekly pay
New Home Sales Consultant
$1,630 weekly pay
Property Consultant
Real Estate Agent
$1,350 weekly pay
Real Estate Auctioneer
$1,405 weekly pay
Leasing Manager
$1,730 weekly pay
Property Adviser
Property Developer
Property Valuer
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