This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
Explore all careersA Seafood Process Worker prepares seafood for sale, inspects, sorts, shells, and packages items, ensuring safety, teamwork, and correct machinery operation.
In Australia, a full time Seafood Process Worker generally earns $1,160 per week ($60,320 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 you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has remained stable in recent years. There are currently 1,900 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Seafood Process Worker. Seafood Process Workers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly in larger towns and cities close to the coast.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Seafood Process Worker, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Seafood Post Harvest Operations. You’ll be prepared to take on a range of seafood packaging and processing roles, with subjects including hygiene and sanitation processes, working with temperature controlled stock, using knives, processing seafood and operating production equipment.
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