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ANZSCO 452212Updated 2026-01-29

Fishing Guide

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 52k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1000
Salary range: AUD 47k-AUD 57k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
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State distribution

46%
QLD
24.8%
NT
8.8%
NSW

Education mix

35.4%
certificate iii/ iv
23.9%
year 12
14.2%
year 10 and below

Role overview

Fishing Guides plan, organise and provide guided fishing trips for individuals or groups.

What you do
  • Meets and introduces members of a tour on arrival.
  • Organises and supervises groups involved in outdoor fishing adventures.
  • Sets up and maintains equipment, and ensures equipment is safe and in working condition.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (35.4%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Answers questions and advises on local interest points.
    • Demonstrates and provides instruction in the use of equipment and techniques required for participation.
    • May maintain written reports of daily activities and carry out other administrative work.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1000
    Annual median: AUD 52k
    Range: AUD 47k-AUD 57k