Animal Control and Regulation

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Animal Control Officer

An Animal Control Officer enforces animal welfare laws, capturing strays, investigating mistreatment, and working in shelters while ensuring effective communication.

Avg yearly income $78,520
Skill level Beginner

Animal Shelter Attendant

An Animal Shelter Attendant cares for lost or neglected animals by feeding, exercising, grooming, and cleaning, while also needing strong people skills.

Avg yearly income $70,460
Skill level Beginner

Animal Management Officer

An Animal Management Officer rescues mistreated animals, enforces laws, investigates breaches, and prepares reports while ensuring clear communication.

Avg yearly income $78,780
Skill level Beginner

Animal Welfare Officer

An Animal Welfare Officer ensures humane treatment of animals by investigating abuse, enforcing laws, and promoting proper care and welfare practices.

Avg yearly income $79,300
Skill level Advanced

Animal Shelter Manager

An Animal Shelter Manager oversees shelter operations, leads staff, organises training, and ensures animal care while maintaining good communication.

Avg yearly income $90,116
Skill level Beginner

Wildlife Officer

A Wildlife Officer manages and protects wildlife and habitats, monitoring populations, enforcing laws, and educating the public on conservation efforts.

Avg yearly income $81,432
Skill level Beginner

Wildlife Management Officer

A Wildlife Management Officer conserves wildlife and their habitats by conducting surveys, assessing health, and promoting sustainable practices.

Avg yearly income $73,580
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in animal control and regulation

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPP30119

Certificate III in Urban Pest Management
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pest Control Technician Pest Controller Environmental Health Officer
Animal Control Officer Sales Representative Building Inspector
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pest Control Technician Pest Controller Environmental Health Officer Animal Control Officer Sales Representative Building Inspector + 3 more
AMP31116

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling)
Blended
24 months
$4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Abattoir Labourer Meat Packer Meat Inspector
Animal Welfare Officer Livestock Handler
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Abattoir Labourer Meat Packer Meat Inspector Animal Welfare Officer Livestock Handler + 2 more
ACM50119

Diploma of Animal Technology
On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$8,750 - $19,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician Animal Health Officer Animal Welfare Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician Animal Health Officer Animal Welfare Officer
ACM40122

Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management
Distance
18 months
$8,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Control Officer Park Ranger Animal Management Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Control Officer Park Ranger Animal Management Officer
ACM30122

Certificate III in Animal Care Services
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
7 - 21 months
$0 - $12,978
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Kennel Attendant Kennel Hand
Cattery Attendant Animal Control Officer Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Animal Management Officer Animal Welfare Officer Animal Technician
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Kennel Attendant Kennel Hand Cattery Attendant Animal Control Officer Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Animal Management Officer Animal Welfare Officer Animal Technician + 7 more
ACM20121

Certificate II in Animal Care
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $7,448
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Kennel Attendant Wildlife Carer
Zoo Keeper Cattery Attendant Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Animal Shelter Manager Animal Trainer Wildlife Officer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Kennel Attendant Wildlife Carer Zoo Keeper Cattery Attendant Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Animal Shelter Manager Animal Trainer Wildlife Officer + 7 more

Bachelor of Science (Animal Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $88,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer Animal Scientist
Animal Health Officer Veterinary Technician Sheep Shearer Wool Worker Animal Shelter Manager Animal Management Officer Veterinarian Veterinary Surgeon
+ 8 more

Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Ecologist Ecology Consultant
Environmental Consultant Indigenous Land Worker Environmental Assessor Animal Welfare Officer Soil Conservationist Botanist Environmental Advocate Climate Change Consultant Oceanographer Conservation Scientist Marine Researcher Aquatic Ecologist Marine Conservationist
+ 13 more

Bachelor of Science (Zoology)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecology Consultant Zoo Keeper Zoologist
Animal Behaviourist Conservation Officer Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer Forensic Entomologist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecology Consultant Zoo Keeper Zoologist Animal Behaviourist Conservation Officer Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer Forensic Entomologist + 5 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Animal Science)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$7,135 - $8,360
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Management Officer Animal Scientist Animal Nutritionist
Animal Welfare Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Management Officer Animal Scientist Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer + 1 more

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$17,760 - $32,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician Veterinary Technician Veterinary Technologist
Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Nurse Animal Shelter Manager Animal Management Officer Animal Trainer Animal Behaviourist Veterinary Emergency Nurse Veterinarian Veterinary Surgeon
+ 9 more

Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour)
On Campus
3 years
$25,455 - $32,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Behaviourist Animal Welfare Officer Wildlife Officer
Zoo Keeper Animal Control Officer Animal Shelter Manager Animal Management Officer Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Animal Trainer Veterinary Surgeon
+ 8 more

Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation and Master of Protected Area Conservation
On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Assessor Park Ranger Conservation Manager
Conservation Officer Environmental Consultant Ecologist Wildlife Officer Environmental Compliance Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Assessor Park Ranger Conservation Manager Conservation Officer Environmental Consultant Ecologist Wildlife Officer Environmental Compliance Officer + 5 more

Bachelor of Animal Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$23,208 - $30,512
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Welfare Officer Livestock Manager Animal Nutritionist
Animal Scientist Animal Management Officer Livestock Transporter Sheep Shearer Animal Trainer Animal Behaviourist Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Health Officer Wildlife Officer Animal Technician Zoologist Veterinary Technologist Veterinary Surgeon
+ 13 more
ACMSS00007

Microchip Implantation for Dogs and Cats Skill Set
Blended, Online
5 months
$0 - $1,670
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinary Nurse Animal Attendant Pet Groomer
Animal Shelter Attendant Animal Control Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinary Nurse Animal Attendant Pet Groomer Animal Shelter Attendant Animal Control Officer + 2 more
TLIC0023

Operate Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
On Campus, Online
1 - 2 days
$1,250 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Farmhand Park Ranger
Wildlife Officer Forestry Worker Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Farmhand Park Ranger Wildlife Officer Forestry Worker Emergency Services Officer (ESO) + 3 more
AMP40516

Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
Traineeship
24 - 48 months
$0 - $6,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Quality Assurance (Abattoir) Worker Compliance Officer
Food Safety Supervisor Animal Welfare Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Quality Assurance (Abattoir) Worker Compliance Officer Food Safety Supervisor Animal Welfare Officer + 2 more
AMPSS00018

Game Harvester Skill Set
Distance, Online
4 weeks
$1,700 - $2,753
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Processor Wildlife Management Officer Pest Controller
Environmental Compliance Officer Butcher Station Hand
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Processor Wildlife Management Officer Pest Controller Environmental Compliance Officer Butcher Station Hand + 3 more
PUAFIR210

Prevent Injury
On Campus
2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Wildlife Management Officer Safety Officer
Park Ranger Correctional Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Wildlife Management Officer Safety Officer Park Ranger Correctional Officer + 2 more
10880NAT

Course in Firearms Safety (approved for Firearms Licensing in Tasmania)
Traineeship
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Officer Armed Guard Pest Controller
Wildlife Officer Park Ranger Customs and Border Protection Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Officer Armed Guard Pest Controller Wildlife Officer Park Ranger Customs and Border Protection Officer + 3 more
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