ANZSCO 89922.2Low RiskNo Shortage

Deck and Fishing Hands

Other Labourers · Miscellaneous Labourers

AI exposure measures how much this occupation's tasks may change. It is not the probability that the job will disappear.

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Median Weekly Pay

$1,720

Full-time workers

Employment

7,100

Total workers

10yr Growth

+3.0%

Projected to 2035

Shortage Status

No Shortage

Key Insight

Deck and Fishing Hands has low AI exposure, making it one of the more resilient occupations in the Australian workforce.

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation16.0%
Augmentation37.0%

Key Tasks

  • Handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment when berthing and unberthing
  • Standing lookout watches at sea and adjusting the ship's course as directed
  • Assisting with cargo operations using on-board equipment and stowing and securing cargo
  • Patrolling ships to ensure safety of the vessel, cargo and passengers
  • Performing routine maintenance and checks on deck equipment, cargo gear, rigging, and lifesaving and firefighting appliances
  • Attaching gear and fastening towing cables to nets
  • Casting and lowering nets, pots, lines and traps into water
  • Preparing lines, attaching running gear and bait, and setting lines into position
  • Hauling in fishing gear and removing fish and other marine life
  • Sorting, cleaning, preserving, stowing and refrigerating catch

Employment Projections to 2035

Median Age

31

Female Share

3.0%

Part-Time Share

26.0%

Skill Level

4 / 5