Maritime

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

Sea Captain

A Sea Captain navigates and manages a vessel, ensuring safety and leadership while transporting passengers or cargo and communicating with the crew.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

Shipwright

A Shipwright builds and repairs ships, requiring strong technical skills, attention to detail, and teamwork to meet customer needs.

Avg yearly income $69,992
Skill level Unknown

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 Unknown
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.
Automation Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Planning Engineer
Civil Engineer Chief Engineer Plant Engineer Renewable Energy Engineer Mechanical Engineer Project Manager Research Engineer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Planning Engineer Civil Engineer Chief Engineer Plant Engineer Renewable Energy Engineer Mechanical Engineer Project Manager Research Engineer + 7 more

Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Planning Engineer Chief Engineer
Project Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Planning Engineer Chief Engineer Project Manager + 1 more

Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Systems Engineer
Renewable Energy Engineer Chief Engineer Project Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Systems Engineer Renewable Energy Engineer Chief Engineer Project Manager + 3 more

Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Chief Engineer Project Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Chief Engineer Project Manager
SFI20219

Certificate II in Fishing Operations
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Deckhand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Deckhand
MEM30719

Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$0 - $18,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Boat Builder Shipwright
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Boat Builder Shipwright
MAR50120

Diploma of Marine Engineering
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Engineer
MAR40320

Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)
Blended, On Campus
7 weeks
$0 - $11,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sea Captain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sea Captain
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.
Chief Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Engineer
MAR30921

Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
Blended, On Campus
4 - 7 weeks
$0 - $9,380
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sea Captain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sea Captain
MAR20321

Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 6 weeks
$0 - $6,970
  • 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
AUR30520

Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology
On Campus, Traineeship
36 - 48 months
$0 - $3,056
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Mechanic
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Mechanic
MAR10418

Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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
7 days
$0 - $3,140
  • 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
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.
Second Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Second Engineer
MAR30320

Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)
Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Cook
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Cook
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Second Engineer
MAR60120

Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1)
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Engineer
MAR50320

Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck)
Blended
8 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Watchkeeper Deck Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Watchkeeper Deck Officer
MAR50320

Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master less than 500 GT)
Blended
8 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Master Mariner Ship Master
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Master Mariner Ship Master
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