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Food Technologist

OSCA 244232·ANZSCO 234212

Employed

1,600

Part-time share

19.6%

Female share

64.3%

Median age

37 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Food Technologist is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Diploma of Food Safety Auditing and Certificate IV in Food Processing.

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About this career

Analyses, develops and improves methods for the production, processing and preservation of existing and new food products, and sets standards for producing, packaging and marketing food.

What they typically do

  • Studies the properties of food to support the development of new products or to improve existing food products
  • Develops, manages and maintains quality systems for food processing
  • Designs and improves food processing and packaging methods to increase efficiency and reduce costs
  • Ensures food safety and quality by testing and analysing samples of raw materials, ingredients and finished products
  • Tests food products to ensure compliance with health regulatory frameworks and quality standards
  • Develops new methods for food preservation, such as freezing, canning and drying
  • Conducts research to create new food products and improve the quality, safety and nutritional value of food

Where they work

Manufacturing

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
41.8%
NSW
34.7%
QLD
14%
WA
4.6%
SA
2.7%
TAS
1.2%
ACT
1.1%
NT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Food Technologist.