Values and buys wool sold by wool growers.
Broad state reach across 8 jurisdictions.
Run a free EOI assessment against current DHA cut-offs.
“RETAIL AND WOOL BUYERS select and buy goods for resale in retail establishments, and value and buy wool sold by wool growers.”
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
1 direct PR route, 0 provisional regional routes (convert via 191), and 0 temporary work visas.
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
No temporary work & training pathway currently open.
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. VETASSESS looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
monitoring sales data and stock levels, and studying trade, manufacturers' and market information to keep informed of changing market conditions
negotiating purchase, promotion and supply arrangements with suppliers
designing and implementing pricing, marketing, promotional and display strategies
liaising with management on long-term planning and sales promotions
establishing working plans according to seasonal and budgetary requirements
anticipating consumer trends and determining quantity, style and quality of goods to be purchased
inspecting, comparing, selecting and valuing wool by determining colour, yield, micron and length
inspecting and buying wool at auction, in wool brokers' stores and in farm sheds
receiving samples from scoured wool exchanges
may visit freezing works to buy slipe wool
The headline workforce, pay, shortage and demographic indicators for this occupation, sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia.
Our OMARA-registered agents will audit your points, cross-check Wool Buyer nuances against the latest DHA bulletins, and map a step-by-step case file — in one free 30-minute consultation.
