Fisheries Officers have the duty to:
A fisheries officer's duties vary on a day to day basis. They have a wide range of responsibilities and need to be multi-skilled. Fisheries officers must have a wide range of knowledge and abilities. These include:
If you are interested in becoming a fisheries officer you may wish to consider taking the nationally accredited Certificate III in the Seafood Industry (Fisheries Compliance), delivered through the Australian Fisheries Academy.
NOTE: As with any career, completing the Certificate III in the Seafood Industry (Fisheries Compliance) does not guarantee a position as a fisheries officer. Opportunities depend on positions becoming available.
Be one of the first to hear about PIRSA Fisheries positions as they become available.
You can get more information about the Certificate III in the Seafood Industry (Fisheries Compliance) course from the:
Australian Fisheries Academy
Fishing Industry House
Dockside North Parade
PO Box 2099
Port Adelaide SA 5015
Phone: +61 08 8303 2780
Facsimile: +61 08 8303 2791
PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture
Level 14, 25 Grenfell St
Adelaide SA
GPO Box 1625 Adelaide SA 5001
Phone: +61 08 8204 1380
Facsimile: +61 08 8204 1388