Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician
An Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician supports aquaculture operations and fisheries scientists in maintaining fish stocks, monitoring water quality, and collecting fisheries data in Australia.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Growing demand as Australian aquaculture industry expands.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Monitor water quality parameters in aquaculture facilities and pond systems
- Feed and care for farmed fish and aquatic species throughout growth cycles
- Collect biological samples and assist with stock assessment surveys
- Maintain aquaculture equipment, feeding systems, and pond infrastructure
Skills required
- Aquaculture husbandry and fish health monitoring
- Water quality testing and environmental monitoring
- Fisheries data collection and stock sampling
- Aquaculture equipment operation and maintenance
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate III or IV in Aquaculture. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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