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A Catchment Officer inspects dam facilities, conducts water testing, performs maintenance, reports issues, and ensures safety while working in a team.

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      This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.

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  • This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Catchment Officer?

Get qualified to work as a Catchment Officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Catchment Officer generally earns $1,540 per week ($80,080 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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There has been moderate employment growth in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 4,200 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Catchment Officer. Catchment Officers may find work in regions of Australia where water storage facilities are located.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re planning a career as a Catchment Officer, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Catchment and Dams). This course covers a range of topics including identifying and responding to blue-green algae outbreaks, monitoring and coordinating dam operations and maintenance, inspecting and reporting on concrete and embankment safety, routing floods through storages, inspecting river performance and operating bulk water transfer systems.

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Catchment Officer careers

A Catchment Officer performs a range of duties at a dam or water catchment operation. You might take water samples and conduct testing to check for issues such as blue-green algae outbreaks. Catchment Officers carry out inspections of dam facilities and perform necessary maintenance. You might also report any major issues and organise repairs.

Catchment Officers should have strong observational abilities and excellent attention to detail. You’ll need to be able to work as part of a team and be capable of physical activities. Catchment Officers must be safety focused and be able to follow correct procedures. It’s important that you can communicate well and provide accurate information when required.

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