Maritime

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Marine Mechanic

A Marine Mechanic repairs boats and maritime equipment, specialising in engines and systems while demonstrating problem-solving skills.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Beginner

Boat Builder

A Boat Builder constructs and repairs maritime vessels, customising designs to client specifications and specialising in areas like interiors or masts.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Beginner

Assistant Shipwright

An Assistant Shipwright aids in constructing and maintaining vessels, following instructions and working in teams while ensuring attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Beginner

Marine Engineer

A Marine Engineer maintains and repairs shipping equipment, working on various vessel systems and ensuring effective operation through servicing and problem-solving.

Avg yearly income $111,800
Skill level Advanced

Marine Surveyor

A Marine Surveyor inspects vessels for safety compliance, prepares reports, and conducts scheduled checks, requiring attention to detail, organisation, and strong communication skills.

Avg yearly income $117,000
Skill level Advanced

General Purpose Hand

A General Purpose Hand performs various duties on a marine vessel, assisting passengers, managing cargo, cleaning, and conducting safety checks.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

Coxswain

A Coxswain steers small vessels, navigates courses, communicates with crew, and prioritises safety during journeys and emergencies.

Avg yearly income $69,992
Skill level Beginner

Deckhand

A Deckhand performs cleaning, maintenance, cargo handling, mooring, and safety patrols on a ship, requiring physical fitness, teamwork, and strict adherence to safety procedures.

Avg yearly income $71,240
Skill level Beginner

Chief Cook

A Chief Cook prepares meals on a vessel, ensuring ingredient availability, hygiene, and special dietary needs while managing tasks efficiently.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Second Engineer

A Second Engineer repairs and maintains equipment on a vessel, handling mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems while ensuring smooth operations.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Beginner

Chief Engineer

A Chief Engineer oversees machinery maintenance, designs equipment, supervises teams, and requires strong analytical and leadership skills.

Avg yearly income $166,400
Skill level Advanced

Engineer Watchkeeper

An Engineer Watchkeeper ensures the effective operation and maintenance of ship machinery, requiring technical skills, attention to detail, and clear communication.

Avg yearly income $94,900
Skill level Advanced

Ship Mate

A Ship Mate assists with navigation, supervises crew, manages cargo, and ensures safety aboard vessels, requiring strong awareness and problem-solving skills.

Avg yearly income $87,360
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in maritime

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Doctor of Engineering
On Campus, Online
36 months
$38,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Propulsion Engineer University Professor Senior Project Manager
Chief Engineer Product Development Engineer Automation Engineer Research Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Propulsion Engineer University Professor Senior Project Manager Chief Engineer Product Development Engineer Automation Engineer Research Engineer + 4 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Dual Fuel Engines
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Engineer Maintenance Manager Systems Engineer
Power Systems Engineer Marine Surveyor Mechanical Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Engineer Maintenance Manager Systems Engineer Power Systems Engineer Marine Surveyor Mechanical Engineer + 3 more
MEM40222

Certificate IV in Boating Services
On Campus
94 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Boat Builder Marine Mechanic
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Boat Builder Marine Mechanic
SIT30821

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 36 months
$0 - $34,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Demi Chef Cook Chef
Commis Chef Breakfast Chef Pizza Chef Apprentice Chef Chief Cook Assistant Pastry Chef
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Demi Chef Cook Chef Commis Chef Breakfast Chef Pizza Chef Apprentice Chef Chief Cook Assistant Pastry Chef + 6 more
MEM31119

Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade
Apprenticeship, Traineeship
3 years
$3,456 - $17,751
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Tradesperson Composite Technician Boat Builder
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Tradesperson Composite Technician Boat Builder
MEM30719

Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
Apprenticeship, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$0 - $18,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Boat Builder Shipwright Marine Mechanic
Assistant Shipwright Craftsperson Upholsterer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Boat Builder Shipwright Marine Mechanic Assistant Shipwright Craftsperson Upholsterer + 3 more
MAR40320

Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)
Blended, On Campus
7 weeks
$6,315 - $11,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ship Mate Vessel Skipper
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ship Mate Vessel Skipper
MAR40220

Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)
Blended, Distance, On Campus
6 - 12 weeks
$0 - $12,210
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Second Engineer Vessel Engineer Engineer Watchkeeper
Chief Engineer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Second Engineer Vessel Engineer Engineer Watchkeeper Chief Engineer + 1 more
MAR30921

Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 18 weeks
$0 - $9,380
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sea Captain Master Mariner Vessel Skipper
Boat Master Taxi Captain
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sea Captain Master Mariner Vessel Skipper Boat Master Taxi Captain + 2 more
MAR20321

Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 8 weeks
$0 - $6,970
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Deckhand Coxswain General Purpose Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Deckhand Coxswain General Purpose Hand
AUR30520

Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $19,793
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Mechanic Service Technician Electrical Technician
Parts Interpreter Sales Assistant Small Engine Mechanic
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Mechanic Service Technician Electrical Technician Parts Interpreter Sales Assistant Small Engine Mechanic + 3 more
MAR10418

Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
Blended, On Campus
2 - 3 weeks
$0 - $1,377
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Purpose Hand Coxswain Deckhand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Purpose Hand Coxswain Deckhand
MAR10220

Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
Blended, On Campus
2 - 7 days
$0 - $3,140
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Deckhand General Purpose Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Deckhand General Purpose Hand
MAR20421

Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 4 weeks
$0 - $6,350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Purpose Hand Deckhand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Purpose Hand Deckhand
MAR30320

Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)
Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cook Chef de Partie Catering Assistant
Food Safety Officer Food Service Supervisor Chief Cook
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cook Chef de Partie Catering Assistant Food Safety Officer Food Service Supervisor Chief Cook + 3 more
MAR30821

Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 5 weeks
$0 - $9,130
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Second Engineer Marine Engineer Surveyor Assistant
Marine Surveyor Marine Engine Driver
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Second Engineer Marine Engineer Surveyor Assistant Marine Surveyor Marine Engine Driver + 2 more
SFI20119

Certificate II in Aquaculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $2,459
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Assistant Deckhand Aquaculture Worker
Hatchery Technician Aquaculture Technician Fisheries Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Assistant Deckhand Aquaculture Worker Hatchery Technician Aquaculture Technician Fisheries Officer + 3 more
SFI10119

Certificate I in Seafood Industry
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Deckhand General Purpose Hand Seafood Process Worker
Aquaculture Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Deckhand General Purpose Hand Seafood Process Worker Aquaculture Worker + 1 more
MAR60220

Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)
On Campus
12 months
$8,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Master Mariner Marine Surveyor Superintendent
Operations Manager Ship Master Ship Mate
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Master Mariner Marine Surveyor Superintendent Operations Manager Ship Master Ship Mate + 3 more
MAR50320

Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck)
Blended, On Campus
8 - 12 months
$0 - $6,247
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ship Mate Watchkeeper Deck Officer Safety Officer
Operations Officer Marine Surveyor Operations Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ship Mate Watchkeeper Deck Officer Safety Officer Operations Officer Marine Surveyor Operations Coordinator + 3 more
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