SHIP'S OFFICER

ANZSCO 231214 - Registered Migration Australia

 

Description
A Ship’s Officer navigates and controls the safe operation of a ship and supervises and coordinates the activities of deck crew. Registration or licensing is required. In Australia a Ship’s Officer is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

Ship’s Officer Alternative Titles

 

• Deck Officer

 

Specialisations

 

• Navigating Officer (Ship's) 
• Seaman Officer (Navy)

 

Occupation Lists
Ship’s Officer is on the following skill lists:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skill lists:

 

• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

 

 

Group: 2312 Marine Transport Professionals

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

The job of a Ship’s Officer in Australia is to control and manage the operations of ships, boats and marine equipment.

 

Tasks

• directing fishing operations by using knowledge about the species sought, fishing areas, seasons and the capabilities of the vessel and crew
• directing crew in catching fish, molluscs and crustacea at varying depths using nets, lines, poles, pots and traps
• planning, controlling and coordinating the operational and maintenance requirements of a ship's propulsion and domestic plant and equipment
• operating plant and equipment and performing routine maintenance on ship's systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam generating, and fire prevention and control systems
• controlling and directing shipping operations to ensure the safe and efficient loading and transport of cargo and passengers
• ensuring compliance with regulations pertaining to safety at sea and protection of the marine environment
• directing the activities of the deck crew for navigational support tasks, berthing and unberthing, maintenance, cleaning and painting of superstructures, and repair and replacement of defective deck gear and equipment
• navigating a ship by supervising the ship's course and speed according to predetermined passage plans and safety procedures
• examining and approving design plans of hulls and equipment such as main propulsion engines, auxiliary boilers and turbines, electrical power generating plant, refrigeration and airconditioning plant and pumping systems
• conducting periodic surveys throughout a ship's life to ensure standards are maintained

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in the Ship’s Officer unit group (Group 2312) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing as a Ship’s Officer is required in Australia.

Occupations within the Ship’s Officer Group

 

• 231211 Master Fisher
• 231212 Ship's Engineer
• 231213 Ship's Master
• 231214 Ship's Officer
• 231215 Marine Surveyor
• 231299 Marine Transport Professionals nec

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same Ship’s Officer group if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

• IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
• OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

• Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
• Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
• Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

• Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Ship’s Officer is currently assessed with AMSA - (Australian Maritime Safety Authority); more information regarding assessment bodies

 

Please contact us if you would like assistance with your Ship’s Officer visa application. Registered Migration Australia is a licensed migration company. We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated.