Food handler training
CertificateIssued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
Meat processing worker
Work on the production line in an abattoir or meat plant, cutting, trimming, packing and cleaning.
What you do
You work on a production line where meat is cut, trimmed and packed. You may use knives or machines, or work in packing, cleaning or the cold store. You wear protective gear and follow strict hygiene and safety rules.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
Licences and tickets
New South Wales
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: forklift truck (LF)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Victoria
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Food handler trainingCertificate
Issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
- High risk work licence: forklift truck (LF)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Queensland
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Food handler trainingCertificate
Issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
- High risk work licence: forklift truck (LF)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Western Australia
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Food handler trainingCertificate
Issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
- High risk work licence: forklift truck (LF)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
South Australia
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Food handler trainingCertificate
Issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
- High risk work licence: forklift truck (LF)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Tasmania
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Food handler trainingCertificate
Issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
- High risk work licence: forklift truck (LF)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Australian Capital Territory
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Food handler trainingCertificate
Issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
- High risk work licence: forklift truck (LF)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Northern Territory
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Food handler trainingCertificate
Issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
- High risk work licence: forklift truck (LF)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
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Common questions
- What is the minimum pay for a Meat processing worker?
- Minimum casual rate (adult, Meat industry level 1): $32.18 an hour. Under the Meat Industry Award 2020 (MA000059), from 1 July 2026. Last checked 10 Oct 2026.
- What are median earnings for a Meat processing worker?
- Median earnings: $1,244 a week before tax (full-time workers, all experience levels, national; may cover a wider occupation group).