233916: Naval Architect / Marine Designer

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

233916

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2339

Other Engineering Professionals

Skills assessor

Engineers Australia

Naval Architect / Marine Designer (ANZSCO 233916) is a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Other Engineering Professionals unit group (2339), classified under Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals. Designs and oversees the construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures. Registration or licensing may be required. Common specialisations include Shipbuilding Designer. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by The Institution of Engineers Australia (Engineers Australia).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketNaval Architect / Marine Designer is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a suitability gap — enough qualified people exist, but workers lack the specific skills employers need.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

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

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Other Engineering Professionals unit group earn an average of $2,491 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 42.8 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$2,491

↑ 73% above national avg

Male avg.

$2,508

↑ 75% above national avg

Average age

42.8 yrs

↑ older than national avg

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

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