Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreShip's Engineer – ANZSCO 231212
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Ship's Engineer
ANZSCO 231212
Ship's Engineer (ANZSCO 231212) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Ship's Engineer controls and manages the operation and maintenance of a ship's plant and equipment. Registration or licensing is required.
Typical tasks and duties
Ship's Engineer may perform the following tasks:
- ensure that the main engines and associated machinery, electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning and cargo-handling equipment on ships are operating efficiently
- monitor automatic data recording equipment, or record readings manually on ships without such equipment
- analyse the readings for trends and make adjustments to machinery operation as required
- carry out regular maintenance of the main engine and repair defective auxiliary equipment
- stand watch as officer in charge of the engineering watch at sea and in port
- ensure that vessel operations do not create pollution
- maintain engine room stores and record usage of parts and equipment
- supervise staff and carry out major maintenance work while the ship is in port
- be involved with the operation of small craft such as patrol boats, tugs, river ferries and port authority vessels.
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 2 DAMA regions
Ship's Engineer is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
