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Food Technologist

ANZSCO 234212

Employed

1,400

Part-time share

20%

Female share

67%

Median age

36 yrs

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

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Food Technologists develop new and improve existing food products, and set standards for producing, packaging and marketing food.

What they typically do

  • Tests food products for flavour, colour, taste, texture and nutritional content.
  • Advises on preserving, processing, packaging, storing and delivering foods.
  • Develops quality control procedures and safety standards for the manufacture of food products.

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.