231214: Ship's Officer

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

231214

Skill level

Level 2

Unit group

2312

Marine Transport Professionals

Skills assessor

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Ship's Officer (ANZSCO 231214) is a Skill Level 2 occupation in the Marine Transport Professionals unit group (2312), classified under Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals. Navigates and controls the safe operation of a ship and supervises and coordinates the activities of deck crew. Registration or licensing is required. Also known as Deck Officer. Common specialisations include Navigating Officer (Ship's), Seaman Officer (Navy).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketShip's Officer is in shortage in Australia.

Visa pathways5 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsNot currently listed on any skilled migration occupation list.

AgreementsAccessible via the Fishing Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Marine Transport Professionals unit group earn an indicative average of approximately $2,339 per week. Female workers average $970 per week and male workers average $3,030 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 45.7 years, older than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$2,339

↑ 63% above national avg

Female avg.

$970

↓ 32% below national avg

Male avg.

$3,030

↑ 111% above national avg

Average age

45.7 yrs

↑ older than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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