Shortage
Critical Shortage
100% of occupations
Australia · Transport, Aviation, Maritime & Logistics
Maritime & Shipping
Maritime navigation, marine engineering, port operations and shipping qualifications.
Salary range
A$97K–122K
Median A$121,600
2035 outlook
No data
Projection
PR signal
Strong PR
Marine Engineer and Deck Officer in national shortage. Strong demand in port cities.
Credentials & pathway
Pathway type
Qualification
Duration
3–4 years
Qualifications
Bachelor · Diploma · Certificate III
Education fields
Engineering and Related Technologies
Australian Maritime College is the primary institution. Certificate and Bachelor pathways available. National shortage.
Where this leads
Providers & tuition
Cost benchmark — verify before applying
| Provider | Annual fee | Duration | QS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Maritime College (UTAS) | A$38,000 | 3 yr | #280 |
| TAFE NSW (Maritime) | A$14,000 | 3 yr | — |
| South Metropolitan TAFE (WA) | A$12,000 | 3 yr | — |
| TAFE QLD (Maritime) | A$12,000 | 3 yr | — |
Data notice
Labour-market signals are derived from mapped occupations, not a guarantee. Verify fees, CRICOS registration, licensing and visa eligibility with the relevant provider and regulator.
JSA Occupation Shortage List 2025JSA Employment ProjectionsABS 6306.0 Employee EarningsCRICOS Course DataCost snapshot · CRICOS feesVerified 2026-07-18