Food Processing

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

Food Production Worker

A Food Production Worker handles tasks in food and drink production, including preparing ingredients, quality checking, packaging, and cleaning while adhering to hygiene standards.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Food Process Worker

A Food Process Worker prepares ingredients and participates in the production, quality control, and packaging of food and drink products while ensuring safety and hygiene.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Beginner

Food Production Manager

A Food Production Manager oversees food manufacturing, ensuring production targets and safety standards are met while managing quality and packaging.

Avg yearly income $99,996
Skill level Advanced

Food Production Supervisor

A Food Production Supervisor manages a team in a processing facility, ensuring production quality and safety standards while handling staff training and rostering.

Avg yearly income $88,920
Skill level Advanced

Food Safety Officer

A Food Safety Officer ensures compliance with food production standards by monitoring processes, conducting quality tests, and maintaining documentation.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Advanced

Food Technologist

A Food Technologist develops and tests food products, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with industry standards while working in a team.

Avg yearly income $77,480
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in food processing

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$650 - $5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Analyst Forensic Science Technician Food Technologist
Laboratory Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Clinical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Analyst Forensic Science Technician Food Technologist Laboratory Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Clinical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Assistant + 4 more
FBP30121

Certificate III in Food Processing
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Food Production Worker Production Worker
Production Operator Food Production Supervisor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Food Production Worker Production Worker Production Operator Food Production Supervisor + 2 more
FBP20122

Certificate II in Food Processing
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Factory Worker Warehouse Assistant Maintenance Assistant
Food Process Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Factory Worker Warehouse Assistant Maintenance Assistant Food Process Worker + 1 more
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
FBP40421

Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$15,323
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Tester Food Production Manager Food Production Supervisor
Food Safety Officer Food Scientist Food Technologist Laboratory Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Tester Food Production Manager Food Production Supervisor Food Safety Officer Food Scientist Food Technologist Laboratory Technician + 4 more
AMP40415

Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance)
Traineeship
24 months
$3,200
  • Completed Certificate III in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance) or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Assurance (Abattoir) Worker Food Safety Officer Compliance Officer
  • Completed Certificate III in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance) or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Assurance (Abattoir) Worker Food Safety Officer Compliance Officer
AMP30316

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
Traineeship
24 months
$4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Meat Processor Butcher
Food Safety Officer Food Safety Supervisor Meat Packer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Meat Processor Butcher Food Safety Officer Food Safety Supervisor Meat Packer + 3 more
AMP20117

Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services)
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$1,586 - $8,513
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Process Worker Food Process Worker Apprentice Butcher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Process Worker Food Process Worker Apprentice Butcher
MAR30320

Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)
Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Cook Cook Chef de Partie
Catering Assistant Food Safety Officer Food Service Supervisor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Cook Cook Chef de Partie Catering Assistant Food Safety Officer Food Service Supervisor + 3 more
FBP40321

Certificate IV in Food Processing
Traineeship
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Process Technician Food Technologist Operations Coordinator
Operations Officer Food Production Manager Bakery Production Operator Food Engineer Food Production Supervisor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Process Technician Food Technologist Operations Coordinator Operations Officer Food Production Manager Bakery Production Operator Food Engineer Food Production Supervisor + 5 more
HLTSS00066

Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling)
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
25 hours
$120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Fast Food Assistant Food Production Worker
Waiter Food Service Worker Catering Assistant Food Safety Officer Food Safety Supervisor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Fast Food Assistant Food Production Worker Waiter Food Service Worker Catering Assistant Food Safety Officer Food Safety Supervisor + 5 more
FBP10121

Certificate I in Food Processing
Distance
9 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Tester Factory Worker Food Process Worker
Production Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Tester Factory Worker Food Process Worker Production Assistant + 1 more
FBP50121

Diploma of Food Science and Technology
Blended, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
$10,810 - $17,115
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Technologist Food Production Supervisor Brewer
Food Safety Supervisor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Technologist Food Production Supervisor Brewer Food Safety Supervisor + 1 more
AMP30216

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
24 - 48 months
$1,560 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Officer Meat Processor Butcher
Food Service Worker Meat Packer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Officer Meat Processor Butcher Food Service Worker Meat Packer + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Food Science)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$26,565 - $94,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Chemist Food Microbiologist Food Safety Officer
Food Technologist Food Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Chemist Food Microbiologist Food Safety Officer Food Technologist Food Scientist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Food Science)
On Campus
12 months
$9,314
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Chemist Food Scientist Food Technologist
Food Microbiologist Brewer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Chemist Food Scientist Food Technologist Food Microbiologist Brewer + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Food Technology)
On Campus
12 months
$10,600 - $16,992
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Chemist Food Safety Officer Food Technologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Chemist Food Safety Officer Food Technologist

Graduate Diploma in Food Science
On Campus
12 - 20 months
$34,560 - $62,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Technologist Food Scientist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Technologist Food Scientist

Graduate Certificate in Food Science
On Campus
6 - 12 months
$17,280 - $41,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Engineer Nutritionist Food Scientist
Food Technologist Quality Assurance Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Engineer Nutritionist Food Scientist Food Technologist Quality Assurance Specialist + 2 more

Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology
On Campus
6 months
$4,475 - $17,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Technologist Quality Assurance Specialist Food Chemist
Food Scientist Food Engineer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Technologist Quality Assurance Specialist Food Chemist Food Scientist Food Engineer + 2 more
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

Related study areas

Meat Processing

If you are interested in starting a rewarding career in the meat processing industry, Courses.com.au offers a comprehensive list of Meat Processing co...

Career opportunities Meat Inspector Abattoir Knife Hand Abattoir Supervisor Abattoir Labourer Meat Process Worker Quality Assurance (Abattoir) Worker View all

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical manufacturing is a rapidly growing field in Australia, providing essential services in the production of medications and health product...

Career opportunities Pharmaceutical Production Worker Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor

Further reading

Most popular agriculture courses

8th April 2022

Choosing a security licence course in Australia: A step-by-step guide for jobseekers

10th November 2023

Most popular tourism and hospitality courses

26th July 2022

All courses

More about food processing courses

If you're interested in launching a career in the food processing industry in Australia, Courses.com.au offers a comprehensive range of Food Processing courses that cater to various skill levels. Whether you're a beginner seeking to get started or an experienced professional looking to enhance your qualifications, there's something for everyone. Among the popular beginner options, the Certificate III in Food Processing and the Certificate II in Food Processing provide hands-on training that will equip you with essential skills for a rewarding career.

For those new to the field, the beginner courses pave the way to exciting job roles, such as Production Worker and Plant Operator. Completing a course like the Apply Food Safety Procedures further enhances your employability in the industry by teaching vital techniques in health and safety protocols. With a total of 27 beginner courses listed on Courses.com.au, you are sure to find the right fit to kick-start your career in food processing.

If you have prior experience in the food industry and are looking to build upon your knowledge, advanced courses such as the Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology or the Diploma of Meat Processing will help you elevate your expertise. These qualifications can lead to more senior roles, such as Operations Officer or Plant Engineer, within the expanding food industry. A graduate with qualifications from Courses.com.au may also pursue a path in either food science or technology.

For those keen on onsite learning, several prominent training providers deliver food processing courses across Australia. Institutions such as Kangan Institute and TAFE NSW offer excellent on-campus options, including the Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques. Additionally, TAFE Queensland caters to aspiring professionals with its hands-on training in the Certificate II in Food Processing.

With the food processing industry continuing to grow, now is the perfect time to seize the opportunity and embark on your career journey. Visit Courses.com.au today to explore all available courses and find the training that meets your needs. Remember, completion of these courses not only opens doors to various career options but also equips you with the skills necessary to excel in a dynamic and rewarding field.

Courses by location