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Product Tester

ANZSCO 839313

Employed

1,900

Part-time share

17%

Female share

31%

Median age

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Product Testers collect product samples, conduct tests to determine quality of produce and maintain records of results.

What they typically do

  • Collects and labels samples for inspection.
  • Records details of sampling procedures and sources of samples.
  • Prepares samples and carries out prescribed tests.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30.2%
VIC
28.8%
QLD
25.7%
WA
7.5%
SA
4.8%
TAS
1.7%
ACT
1.3%
NT
0.2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Product Tester.

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