Fishing and Aquaculture

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

Fisheries Officer

A Fisheries Officer patrols waterways to ensure sustainable fishing practices, enforce laws, inspect catches, and engage in educational activities.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Beginner

Fisheries Scientist

A Fisheries Scientist studies aquatic organisms and ecosystems to promote sustainable fishing and advise on conservation policies and practices.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Hatchery Technician

A Hatchery Technician supports aquaculture by breeding and raising aquatic species, monitoring health, maintaining water quality, and assisting with stock transportation.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Aquaculture Technician

An Aquaculture Technician manages daily operations on aquatic farms, including breeding, harvesting, maintaining environments, and recording stock observations.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Aquaculture Worker

An Aquaculture Worker breeds fish, maintains tanks, monitors water quality, and prepares stock, requiring teamwork, problem-solving, and physical tasks.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Beginner

Seafood Process Worker

A Seafood Process Worker prepares seafood for sale, inspects, sorts, shells, and packages items, ensuring safety, teamwork, and correct machinery operation.

Avg yearly income $60,320
Skill level Beginner

Aquaculture Manager

An Aquaculture Manager oversees aquatic farming, managing breeding, harvesting, stock levels, compliance, and leading staff effectively.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in fishing and aquaculture

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SFI40219

Certificate IV in Seafood Post Harvest Operations
On Campus, Online
24 months
$2,770
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Distributor Operations Manager Compliance Officer
Food Production Supervisor Waste Management Officer Quality Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Distributor Operations Manager Compliance Officer Food Production Supervisor Waste Management Officer Quality Officer + 3 more
SFI30119

Certificate III in Aquaculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $2,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hatchery Technician Aquaculture Technician Fisheries Officer
Aquaculture Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hatchery Technician Aquaculture Technician Fisheries Officer Aquaculture Worker + 1 more
SFI20319

Certificate II in Seafood Post Harvest Operations
On Campus, Online
12 months
$1,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Process Worker Aquaculture Worker Production Operator
Maintenance Assistant Fish Processor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Process Worker Aquaculture Worker Production Operator Maintenance Assistant Fish Processor + 2 more
SFI50119

Diploma of Aquaculture
On Campus
12 months
$4,627 - $4,728
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aquaculture Technician Aquaculture Manager Aquaculture Worker
Hatchery Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aquaculture Technician Aquaculture Manager Aquaculture Worker Hatchery Technician + 1 more
SFI20119

Certificate II in Aquaculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $2,459
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hatchery Technician Aquaculture Technician Fisheries Officer
Aquaculture Worker Field Assistant Deckhand
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hatchery Technician Aquaculture Technician Fisheries Officer Aquaculture Worker Field Assistant Deckhand + 3 more
SFI10119

Certificate I in Seafood Industry
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Process Worker Aquaculture Worker Deckhand
General Purpose Hand
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Process Worker Aquaculture Worker Deckhand General Purpose Hand + 1 more
SFI30319

Certificate III in Seafood Post Harvest Operations
On Campus, Online
24 months
$1,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Process Worker Maintenance Assistant Production Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Process Worker Maintenance Assistant Production Worker

Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fisheries Officer Fisheries Scientist Marine Biologist
Marine Conservationist Oceanographer Conservation Scientist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fisheries Officer Fisheries Scientist Marine Biologist Marine Conservationist Oceanographer Conservation Scientist + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Ecologist Environmental Manager
Environmental Scientist Natural Resource Manager Sustainability Specialist Climatologist Environmental Assessor Geomorphologist Earth Scientist Ecology Consultant Fisheries Scientist Climate Change Consultant Oceanographer
+ 11 more

Bachelor of Science (Marine Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Scientist Fisheries Officer Marine Biologist
Aquaculture Technician Aquatic Ecologist Marine Environmental Consultant Oceanographer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Scientist Fisheries Officer Marine Biologist Aquaculture Technician Aquatic Ecologist Marine Environmental Consultant Oceanographer + 4 more

Master of Environmental Management
Blended, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $50,544
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Manager Environmental Planner
Sustainability Advisor Environmental Scientist Natural Resource Manager Fisheries Scientist Marine Environmental Consultant
+ 5 more

Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $29,355
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Manager Environmental Planner
Environmental Policy Analyst Environmental Scientist Sustainability Consultant Environmental Specialist Environmental Assessor Geomorphologist Environmental Lawyer Zoologist Fisheries Scientist Environmental Compliance Officer
+ 10 more

Master of Marine Science and Management
On Campus
18 - 20 months
$51,000 - $57,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fisheries Scientist Oceanographer Marine Scientist
Marine Environmental Consultant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fisheries Scientist Oceanographer Marine Scientist Marine Environmental Consultant + 1 more
MARSS00010

Marine Radio Operator's VHF and HF Skill Set
On Campus
2 days
$0 - $350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Deckhand Marine Inspector Marine Surveyor
Fisheries Officer Maintenance Technician Aquaculture Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Deckhand Marine Inspector Marine Surveyor Fisheries Officer Maintenance Technician Aquaculture Technician + 3 more
MARSS00011

Marine Radio Operator's VHF Skill Set
On Campus
2 days
$350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aquaculture Technician Deckhand Fisheries Officer
Maintenance Technician Marine Inspector Marine Surveyor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aquaculture Technician Deckhand Fisheries Officer Maintenance Technician Marine Inspector Marine Surveyor + 3 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Entrepreneurship)
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entrepreneur Small Business Owner Seafood Distributor
Business Development Executive Project Coordinator Business Consultant Operations Coordinator Marketing Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entrepreneur Small Business Owner Seafood Distributor Business Development Executive Project Coordinator Business Consultant Operations Coordinator Marketing Officer + 5 more
11246NAT

Certificate II in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration
On Campus
13 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aquaculture Worker Conservation Trainee
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aquaculture Worker Conservation Trainee
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