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OSCA 313436Updated 2026-01-29
Ship's Officer
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 231214OSCA 313436
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
25.5%
WA
22.2%
QLD
21.3%
NSW
Education mix
35.2%
advanced diploma/ diploma
30.5%
bachelor degree
13.9%
certificate iii/ iv
Role overview
Ship's Officers navigate and control the safe operation of ships and supervise and coordinate the activities of deck crew.
What you do
- • Navigates a ship by supervising the ship's course and speed according to pre-determined passage plans and safety procedures.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: advanced diploma/ diploma (35.2%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Navigates a ship by supervising the ship's course and speed according to pre-determined passage plans and safety procedures.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2340
Annual median: AUD 122k
Range: AUD 109k-AUD 134k