OSCA occupation

343131 Aquaculture Supervisor

Supervises and performs specialist roles in aquacultural farming operations, including in hatcheries, grow-out operations, and initial processing and packing of harvested product.

Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group: 3431 Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 3

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ANZSCO 363111 Aquaculture Supervisor Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Supervises and performs specialist roles in aquacultural farming operations, including in hatcheries, grow-out operations, and initial processing and packing of harvested product.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 3
Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group: 34 Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers
Minor group: 343 Primary Production Supervisors and Specialists
Unit group: 3431 Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers

Tasks

Supervises the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish, prawns, oysters and other aquatic stock
Supervises the inspection, operation and maintenance of specialised aquaculture equipment and machinery, including ponds, cages, recirculating aquaculture systems, longlines and flow-through systems
Oversees the harvesting, sorting, grading and packing of aquatic stock
Trains Aquaculture Workers, and supervises aquaculture farm work routines and day-to-day aquacultural production operations

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Comparison point	Current code343131 Aquaculture Supervisor	343132 Fishing Leading Hand	343133 Forestry Operations Supervisor
Official role definition	Supervises and performs specialist roles in aquacultural farming operations, including in hatcheries, grow-out operations, and initial processing and packing of harvested product.	Supervises Fishing Hands to ensure safe, efficient and effective fishing operations, preservation of quality catch, and cleanliness and maintenance of workplace.	Supervises Forestry and Logging Workers to ensure safe, efficient and effective cultivation, maintenance and harvesting of natural and plantation forests.
Skill level	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3
Key tasks	Supervises the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish, prawns, oysters and other aquatic stock Supervises the inspection, operation and maintenance of specialised aquaculture equipment and machinery, including ponds, cages, recirculating aquaculture systems, longlines and flow-through systems Oversees the harvesting, sorting, grading and packing of aquatic stock Trains Aquaculture Workers, and supervises aquaculture farm work routines and day-to-day aquacultural production operations	Ensures fishing gear is rigged to correct specifications, including legislated requirements Supervises the operation, cleaning and maintenance of vessel deck machinery and lifting appliances Oversees offboarding of catches Conducts fishing operations-specific safety drills	Supervises the cultivation and maintenance of natural and plantation forests Supervises the operation and maintenance of specialised equipment and machinery used in forestry settings Oversees logging and haulage crews, and directs activities for harvesting and reafforestation Provides training and guidance to forestry and logging workers on correct techniques and procedures, and conducts forestry-specific safety drills

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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