This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
Explore all careersA Wool Worker ensures smooth operations in a shearing shed, preparing sheep for shearing, assisting with wool classing, and maintaining equipment.
In Australia, a full time Wool Worker generally earns $1,300 per week ($67,600 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.
The number of people employed as a Wool Worker has remained steady in recent years and there are currently 1,100 people working in this role in Australia. Wool Workers will usually find opportunities in rural and regional areas of Australia.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal – 2019 Occupation Projections
If you’re thinking about starting a career as a Wool Worker, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling. This course covers topics including preparing wool for classing, wool pressing and carrying out shearing shed duties. A Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation is also a suitable qualification and will prepare you to appraise and class fleece wool and prepare wool for the clip.
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