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OSCA 382231Updated 2026-01-29
Communications Operator
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 342312OSCA 382231
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 95k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1820
Salary range: AUD 85k-AUD 104k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
26.4%
NSW
25.3%
QLD
15.1%
WA
Education mix
40.2%
year 12
24.8%
certificate iii/ iv
11.8%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Communications Operators transmit and receive radio messages by use of morse code, voice and radio teletype.
What you do
- • Sends and receives messages by satellite communication systems, radio, radio telegraph, radio telephone, morse or radio telex.
- • Records incoming messages, including navigational and other data, keeping a log of messages sent and received.
- • Makes minor repairs to radio equipment or radar.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: year 12 (40.2%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Broadcasts navigational and weather warnings from coastal stations to ships at sea.
- • Makes minor repairs to radio equipment or radar.
- • Operates equipment which interconnects with inland service.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1820
Annual median: AUD 95k
Range: AUD 85k-AUD 104k