Overview

What’s involved

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.

How do they spend their day?

A waste management technologist works onsite and, in an office, or a laboratory to complete tasks such as:

  • Designing and managing a waste management program
  • Monitoring feeding systems to reduce waste
  • Wastewater management and treatment
  • Collecting waste samples to test for pollutants
  • Managing effluent tanks or ponds

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$85,000 - $100,000 per year
Skills you will use
Teamwork
Communication
Waste management

Bachelor of Environmental Science

Waste management in a marine or aquatic environment would be of value to employers.

nvironmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, aquatic and marine biology, ecology, chemistry, pollution prevention and control.

Ability to motivate others, teamwork, communication, analytical skills.