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In Australia, a full time Stock and Station Agent generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 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.
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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
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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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19th July 2022Stock and Station Agent careers
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.
