Master Fisher
ANZSCO 231211
580
31%
1%
48 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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
Master Fishers control fishing vessels and fishing operations to catch and preserve fish, crustacea and molluscs.
What they typically do
- Directs fishing operations by using knowledge about the species sought, fishing areas, seasons and the capabilities of the vessel and crew.
- Directs crew in catching fish, molluscs and crustacea at varying depths using nets, lines, poles, pots and traps.
States and territories
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Qualification pathways
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