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OSCA 899231Updated 2026-01-29
Deck Hand
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 899211OSCA 899231
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 87k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1680
Salary range: AUD 78k-AUD 96k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
29.6%
QLD
24.6%
NSW
22.2%
WA
Education mix
31.7%
certificate iii/ iv
19.1%
year 12
12.3%
year 10 and below
Role overview
Deck Hands perform maintenance and lookout tasks aboard ships.
What you do
- • Handles ropes and wires, and operates mooring equipment when berthing and unberthing.
- • Stands lookout watches at sea and adjusts the ship's course as directed.
- • Assists with cargo operations using on-board equipment and stows and secures cargo.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (31.7%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Assists with cargo operations using on-board equipment and stows and secures cargo.
- • Handles ropes and wires, and operates mooring equipment when berthing and unberthing.
- • Patrols ships to ensure safety of the vessel, cargo and passengers.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1680
Annual median: AUD 87k
Range: AUD 78k-AUD 96k