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ANZSCO 231213Updated 2026-01-29
Ship's Master
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 231213OSCA 313435
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 122k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2340
Salary range: AUD 109k-AUD 134k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
35.9%
QLD
23.9%
NSW
19%
WA
Education mix
30.3%
certificate iii/ iv
26.1%
advanced diploma/ diploma
9.7%
bachelor degree
Role overview
Ship's Masters control and manage the operation of ships or boats.
What you do
- • Ensures compliance with regulations pertaining to safety at sea and protection of the marine environment.
- • Directs the activities of the deck crew for navigational support tasks, berthing and unberthing, maintenance, cleaning and painting of superstructures, and the repair and replacement of defective deck gear and equipment.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (30.3%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Directs the activities of the deck crew for navigational support tasks, berthing and unberthing, maintenance, cleaning and painting of superstructures, and the repair and replacement of defective deck gear and equipment.
- • Ensures compliance with regulations pertaining to safety at sea and protection of the marine environment.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2340
Annual median: AUD 122k
Range: AUD 109k-AUD 134k