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Quality Controllers inspect products and raw materials for compliance with standards, manage defective items, and prepare reports for QA management.

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      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Quality Controller?

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

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Quality Controller generally earns $1,634 per week ($84,968 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 can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the role.

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There are currently 11,900 Quality Controllers working in Australia at this time. Quality Controllers mainly work in food processing, agricultural, forestry, fishing, and manufacturing organisations.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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Quality Controllers usually have technical or trade qualifications in their industry as well as formal qualifications in Quality Assurance. We recommend the Diploma of Quality Auditing. This course takes 12-18 months to complete. You might also consider a VET qualification with a QA specialisation eg, Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance).

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Quality Controller careers

Quality Controllers, also known as Quality Assurance Officers inspect and test manufactured products and primary produce to ensure it meets the organisation’s quality standards — as well as government requirements. You’ll need a working knowledge of relevant legislation and standards, writing, and administration skills.

As a Quality Controller you could be inspecting manufactured goods for cracks or imperfections, sampling and testing raw materials, isolating and destroying defective items, or preparing quality and compliance reports for the QA Manager.

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