Ship's Master
ANZSCO 231213
3,700
26%
5%
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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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
Ship's Masters control and manage the operation of ships or boats.
What they typically do
- Ensures compliance with regulations pertaining to safety at sea and protection of the marine environment.
- Directs the activities of the deck crew for navigational support tasks, berthing and unberthing, maintenance, cleaning and painting of superstructures, and the repair and replacement of defective deck gear and equipment.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Ship's Master.
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Certificate III in Maritime Operations
MAR30924 · AQF 3 · 30 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)
MAR60220 · AQF 9 · 2 providers
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Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
MAR20324 · AQF 2 · 45 providers
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Course in Tug Boat Operations
11001NAT · 1 providers
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Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal)
MAR40324 · AQF 9 · 14 providers
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Diploma of Maritime Operations
MAR50320 · AQF 5 · 5 providers