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Ship's Officer

ANZSCO 231214

Employed

550

Part-time share

6%

Female share

10%

Median age

40 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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 Officers navigate and control the safe operation of ships and supervise and coordinate the activities of deck crew.

What they typically do

  • Navigates a ship by supervising the ship's course and speed according to pre-determined passage plans and safety procedures.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

WA
25.5%
QLD
22.2%
NSW
21.3%
VIC
13%
TAS
7%
SA
5.2%
NT
3.2%
ACT
1.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Ship's Officer.

  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)

    52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)

    52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

    UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers

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