Fishing Hand
ANZSCO 899212
2,700
38%
6%
45 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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
Fishing Hands catch fish, crustacea and molluscs using nets, pots, lines and traps in ocean and inland waters.
What they typically do
- Attaches gear and fastens towing cables to nets.
- Casts and lowers nets, pots, lines and traps into water.
- Prepares lines, attaches running gear and bait, and sets lines into position.
- Hauls in fishing gear and removes fish and other marine life.
- Sorts, cleans, preserves, stows and refrigerates catch.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Fishing Hand.
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