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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