Fisheries Officer (VIC)

Education and Training:

To become a fisheries officer in Victoria, you usually have to complete a VET qualification in seafood industry, specialising in fisheries compliance. As subjects and prerequisites can vary between institutions, you should contact your chosen institution for further information.

You can also become a fisheries officer through a traineeship in Seafood Industry (Fisheries Compliance). Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school. For more information, you can contact the Department of Primary Industries - Fisheries.

Additional Information:

A drivers licence, a Coxswains Certificate (available from Transport Safety Victoria, Maritime Division) and an approved scuba diving certificate are desirable. The Department of Primary Industries generally requires applicants to have gained practical experience relevant to the department's work. Applicants are also expected to have knowledge of fisheries and environmental practices.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

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Bachelor of Fisheries and Aquaculture

Employment Opportunities:

Fisheries officers are employed by the Department of Primary Industries. Entry to this occupation is very competitive. With experience and further training, fisheries officers may move into professional science positions or into general management. Employment opportunities are determined by government policy and funding. Positions are advertised in local newspapers. Officers performing duties on behalf of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority may be required to perform duties anywhere in Australia.