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OSCA 462432Updated 2026-01-29
Diving Instructor (Open Water)
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 452311OSCA 462432
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 24k
Weekly earnings: AUD 460
Salary range: AUD 21k-AUD 26k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
48.7%
QLD
18.3%
NSW
16.4%
WA
Education mix
26.1%
bachelor degree
21.4%
certificate iii/ iv
16.4%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Scuba, Snorkelling and Dive instructors train and instruct recreational or commercial open water divers in diving techniques, safety and the correct use of diving equipment.
What you do
- • Coaches, trains and instructs sportspersons by analysing performances and developing abilities.
- • Motivates sportspersons and supervises practice.
- • Promotes sports and skills development, and oversees participation in sport.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (26.1%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Coaches, trains and instructs sportspersons by analysing performances and developing abilities.
- • Motivates sportspersons and supervises practice.
- • Promotes sports and skills development, and oversees participation in sport.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 460
Annual median: AUD 24k
Range: AUD 21k-AUD 26k