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ANZSCO 399911Updated 2026-01-29
Diver
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 399911OSCA 399932
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 112k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2150
Salary range: AUD 101k-AUD 123k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
26.2%
NSW
19.4%
QLD
16.2%
WA
Education mix
33%
certificate iii/ iv
15.7%
year 12
13.9%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Divers swim underwater to undertake tasks such as seafood gathering, research, salvage and construction.
What you do
- • Performs mechanical, construction, repair and inspection duties using hand tools, cutting and welding equipment and hydraulic or air powered equipment.
- • Secures cables or floatation devices to objects to raise them to the surface.
- • Dives in diving bells and operates articulated arms to perform tasks.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (33%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Carries out other underwater duties such as surveys, searches, blasting and collection of scientific or exploratory samples and operates underwater equipment including video and television camera and sonar gear.
- • Controls equipment at the surface for other divers.
- • Dives in diving bells and operates articulated arms to perform tasks.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2150
Annual median: AUD 112k
Range: AUD 101k-AUD 123k