Quarantine Officer
ANZSCO 311313
1,100
27%
45%
48 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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
Quarantine Officers inspect incoming animals, plants, and animal and plant products to ensure compliance with laws and regulations to prevent the spread of exotic pests and diseases.
What they typically do
- Examines imported plants and animals, and products, such as timber, seeds and dried fruits, and makes quarantine arrangements as required.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Quarantine Officer.
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