Agricultural inspector

Agricultural inspector

Agricultural inspectors do inspections of farm, fishing and forestry products, sites and equipment to ensure they meet health, quality, biosecurity and safety standards and laws.

Also known as

Agricultural auditor, biosecurity officer, horticultural inspector, livestock inspector, forestry inspector, exotic disease inspector, dairy quality assurance officer

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work long hours, including weekends or evenings
  • Usually work on farms, in forestry plantations and processing plants, and may travel locally and nationally
  • May work in hazardous, noisy or smelly conditions
  • Need to be safety conscious, identify and solve problems and communicate well

Typical tasks

  • Establish standards for products, processes, or procedures
  • Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met
  • Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification
  • Package agricultural products for shipment or further processing
  • Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns
  • Advise others on farming or forestry operations, regulations, or equipment
  • Measure physical characteristics of forestry or agricultural products
  • Examine animals to detect illness, injury or other problems
  • Maintain operational records
  • Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees

Salary information

$56K-$139K
LowerMost commonUpper
$56K$74K-$108K$139K

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