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A tow boat operator can work directly for a commercial fishing operation or as a contractor.

A social scientist studies human behaviour, culture, communities and social systems. They conduct research to understand how people interact with one another and how society functions, including the impact of social norms, economic pressures, cultural shifts and policy decisions. In the seafood industry, social scientists may examine workforce dynamics, regional community wellbeing, supply chain relationships and how social change affects industry sustainability and resilience.

A restaurant manager uses a broad range of managerial and organisational skills to coordinate the hospitality operations of a restaurant. They lead and motivate a front of house hospitality team and pay attention to every detail to ensure the smooth running of the business. They have a sound knowledge of food safety regulations and focus on the requirements of the customers to ensure return business. Duties include rostering and people management, budgeting, ordering supplies and managing bookings 

A Fabricator working in aquaculture or fisheries is a trade qualified engineer that can repair boats, design and construct metal or plastic pens, cages or storage units, weld and repair site plant and equipment frames. They can work from a boat, shed or onshore to complete repair work.

A snorkel harvester is responsible for collecting seafood, such as shellfish or seaweed, from underwater beds or farms. They typically work in shallow coastal waters and use snorkelling equipment to perform their duties.

A dive supervisor is responsible for planning, conducting, and monitoring safe dive operations, they can work offshore on a fishing vessel or on shore in sea farms and fisheries. Dive supervisors manage risk, they follow strict safety protocols and are responsible for emergency and medical response. The Dive supervisor oversees the dive team who conduct underwater retrieval, net inspections, monitor and report on the health of the farmed species, check mooring, prepare and clean nets.

A feed and health officer working in aquaculture is someone that works in a large enterprise with several ponds or tanks and has an automatic feeding system that is monitored via a computer. The feeding system has programmed requirements for nutrition and feeding routines of the animals being fed and collects data that is analysed for adjustment and improvement for health and nutrition.  

Project Officers collaborate with Seafood Industry and Recreational Fishing peak bodies and their representatives to lead or work within a project team, they manage contracts, budgets and, plans, and oversee project activities and monitors progress until the project is completed. 

A commerical diver can work in aquaculture, fisheries or deep-sea fishing and follows strict safety protocols for the use of dive equipment to support the collection or production of fish and other aquatic species.

An industry development officer can work in a government department or an industry association to implement strategy and initiatives that aim to improve and advance the seafood industry. They oversee and promote activities that support innovation, growth and the sustainability of the seafood industry to improve the performance, productivity and profitability.