Food Processing

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

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

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 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
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 Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Clinical Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Analyst Forensic Science Technician Food Technologist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Clinical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Analyst Forensic Science Technician Food Technologist + 3 more
FBP30121

Certificate III in Food Processing
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$4,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Worker Food Process Worker Production Worker
Food Production Supervisor Production Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Worker Food Process Worker Production Worker Food Production Supervisor Production Operator + 2 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
12 - 18 months
$0 - $15,229
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Manager Food Production Supervisor Food Safety Officer
Food Tester Food Scientist Food Technologist Laboratory Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Manager Food Production Supervisor Food Safety Officer Food Tester 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)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$0 - $8,513
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Butcher Meat Process Worker Food Process Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Butcher Meat Process Worker Food Process Worker
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.
Food Production Manager Food Production Supervisor Bakery Production Operator
Food Engineer Process Technician Food Technologist Operations Coordinator Operations Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Manager Food Production Supervisor Bakery Production Operator Food Engineer Process Technician Food Technologist Operations Coordinator Operations Officer + 5 more
HLTSS00066

Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling)
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
25 hours
$0 - $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
FBP20122

Certificate II in Food Processing
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 18 months
$0 - $3,605
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Factory Worker Warehouse Assistant
Maintenance Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Factory Worker Warehouse Assistant Maintenance Assistant + 1 more
FBP10121

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

Diploma of Food Science and Technology
Blended, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $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
$0 - $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
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Microbiologist Food Safety Officer Food Technologist
Food Scientist Food Chemist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Microbiologist Food Safety Officer Food Technologist Food Scientist Food Chemist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Food Science)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $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
$9,120 - $16,323
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Officer Food Technologist Food Chemist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Officer Food Technologist Food Chemist

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 Technologist Quality Assurance Specialist Food Engineer
Nutritionist Food Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Technologist Quality Assurance Specialist Food Engineer Nutritionist Food Scientist + 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
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