Diver
A Diver performs underwater work including inspection, construction, maintenance, scientific research, and salvage operations. In Australia, commercial diving supports the offshore oil and gas, aquaculture, marine infrastructure, and search-and-rescue sectors.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Demand is geographically concentrated in offshore WA and QLD; specialised saturation diving commands premium rates and consistent demand.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- TRATrades Recognition AustraliaVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
Key duties
- Conduct underwater inspections, welding, cutting, and installation work
- Operate diving equipment including SCUBA, surface-supplied air, and saturation systems
- Follow dive plans and safety procedures to manage decompression risks
- Complete post-dive reports and equipment maintenance logs
Skills required
- Commercial diving certification and technical diving competencies
- Underwater welding or non-destructive testing skills (specialisation-dependent)
- Knowledge of diving physics, physiology, and decompression procedures
- Physical fitness and ability to work in challenging underwater conditions
Typical qualifications pathway
Typically requires a commercial diving certificate (such as IMCA or ADAS certifications) at the appropriate level for the depth and work type. TRA is the assessing authority for migration purposes.
Visa & occupation list information
This occupation appears on the CSOL. Eligible Australian skilled visa pathways include subclasses 186, 482, and 494. State nominations are available from nominating states and territories. For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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