Symbol of Wool /Sheep
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Welcome to Careers in Wool Index!
Here you can find out about different jobs relating
to wool and the people working in these jobs. Sometimes it might be different to what you think!
(Jobs not linked are currently being worked on)
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person and activities for you to complete.
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Stud Sheep Farmer Sheep Breeder  (Source: WD News) Pat Millear, Stud Park South principal, with SPS 03 awarded 2025 Glenelg Field Day Champion Short Wool Ram which later sold to Glenpaen Merino Stud for a sale top price of $8,000. 12 September 2025 |
A stud sheep farmer, or
stud breeder, specializes in breeding registered purebred sheep
to provide high-quality genetic stock for other sheep farmers,
focusing on improving traits like wool, meat, fertility, or
specific breed characteristics. They maintain detailed lineage records, use advanced selection strategies and performance data to improve their flocks, and participate in industry associations to uphold breed standards. |
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Grower |
 (Source: ABC World Today) The World Today 7 February 2025 Miranda McGufficke, Monaro wool grower Despite a dire outlook, Miranda McGuffice is committed to growing wool well into the future |
Farm Manager / Station Manager (Sheep) |
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Overseer or Head Stockperson (Sheep) |
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Senior Sheep Farm Worker (363215) Sheep Farm Worker (842317) |
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Solar Shepherd |
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