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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 waste management technologist working in fisheries or aquaculture works to reduce waste product and reuse or treat waste to avoid environmental impacts, they observe systems for the whole enterprise to identify ways to improve efficiency and waste reduction.

A Fishing Gear Technologist is a specialist that works for a company that designs and engineers fishing gear technology for fishing vessels and recreational fishers. 

A Senior Scientist working for the seafood industry is experienced in formulating, leading and managing complex research projects that benefit and support the seafood and recreational fishing industry. 

A fisheries observer works to monitor and prevent illegal fishing in Australian waters and ensure that commercial fishers and their vessels are compliant with their obligations. Fisheries observers are placed on board a commercial fishing vessel to monitor and collect fishing effort data, samples and make environmental observations. This data is used to monitor protected species and set allowable quotas for marine species.

An extension officer working in fisheries and aquaculture is technically trained or has extensive industry experience, they typically work for a government agency, peak industry body or a research and development corporation to provide direct support to aquacultural, wild catch, indigenous and recreational fishing industry stakeholders.

An Environmental Officer in Fisheries and Aquaculture provides advice and support for businesses to meet environmental guidelines and standards, they work on programs to minimise pollution and waste to support the sustainability of industry and recreational fishing stakeholders. 

Biosecurity officers can work directly for companies managing biosecurity plans and managing risks or for Government agencies conducting assessments, investigations or providing authoritative advice and guidance on good pest and disease management and practice.

Policy Officers can work for Federal or State Government departments, their role is to support and advise seafood industry stakeholders on operational and administrative policies that govern the production and sustainability of fishing and aquaculture. Policy officers support and advise industry stakeholders on operational and administrative requirements for compliance.

In Fisheries and Aquaculture, the research and development conducted will depend on what part of the industry you work in, some examples include genetics, feed development, fish health and nutrition, food and packaging technology, engineering, creating value add products by using waste products or creating and testing new seafood recipes. The environmental and sustainability research conducted benefits industry and recreational fishing stakeholders.