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Diver

ANZSCO 399911

Employed

910

Part-time share

26%

Female share

7%

Median age

35 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Divers swim underwater to undertake tasks such as seafood gathering, research, salvage and construction.

What they typically do

  • Performs mechanical, construction, repair and inspection duties using hand tools, cutting and welding equipment and hydraulic or air powered equipment.
  • Secures cables or floatation devices to objects to raise them to the surface.
  • Dives in diving bells and operates articulated arms to perform tasks.
  • Controls equipment at the surface for other divers.
  • Carries out other underwater duties such as surveys, searches, blasting and collection of scientific or exploratory samples and operates underwater equipment including video and television camera and sonar gear.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
26.2%
QLD
19.4%
WA
16.2%
TAS
15%
VIC
11.7%
SA
9.2%
NT
1.9%
ACT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Diver.