Is Hydrographer in shortage in Australia?

As of 2026-04-26, Jobs and Skills Australia rates Hydrographer as "No shortage" on the national Skills Priority List. 23,500 Hydrographer are currently employed across Australia.

How much do Hydrographer earn in Australia?

Median full-time earnings for Hydrographer are A$1,794 per week, or approximately A$93,288 per year. Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, refreshed 2026-04-26.

Which Australian visas am I eligible to apply for as a Hydrographer?

Hydrographer (ANZSCO 311415) is eligible for the following visa subclasses: 494. It appears on the ROL occupation list.

Who assesses Hydrographer skills for Australian migration?

Skills assessment for Hydrographer (ANZSCO 311415) is conducted by Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services.

Where in Australia do most Hydrographer work?

The top three Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions for Hydrographer employment are: Perth - South East, Logan - Beaudesert, Ipswich. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics labour-force survey via Jobs and Skills Australia.

Is Hydrographer on the MLTSSL or CSOL?

Hydrographer (ANZSCO 311415) is currently listed on the ROL. List membership controls which permanent and provisional skilled visas the occupation is eligible for.

What qualifications do I need to work as a Hydrographer in Australia?

The most common qualification held by working Hydrographer is Bachelor degree (34% of the workforce). Specific skills assessment evidence requirements depend on the assessing authority.

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ANZSCO311415 OSCA 20243115342Skill LevelROLNo ShortageJSA

Hydrographer
Hydrographer

Measures, analyses and maintains the flow and quality of water in rivers, lakes, stormwater and sewage, and surveys and maps oceans, seas and rivers.

Chapter I

The occupation

“SCIENCE TECHNICIANS perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support functions to assist with research, design, production and teaching in chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences, and physical sciences.”
Unit Group 3114 Science Technicians · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations

None listed under ANZSCO 311415.

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 5

Chemistry Technician (311411) Earth Science Technician (311412) Life Science Technician (311413) School Laboratory Technician (311414) Science Technicians nec (311499)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

ROL

Classifications

2013

Assessed by

VETASSESS

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

494

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional)

Employer sponsored stream

ANZSCO 2013VETASSESS75%: 7 months·90%: 13 months

Skilled Regional (Provisional)

Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191

Not eligible

No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.

Temporary Work & Training

Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway

Not eligible

No temporary work & training pathway currently open.

Chapter III

State & territory nominations

Choose a state to view nomination criteria, place allocations, and recent invitation rounds.

New South Wales

Sydney

Visit migration portal

2023-24

4,150

2024-25

5,000

2025-26

3,600

SC 190Not currently available

Skilled Nominated Stream

2025–26 places2,100

Key requirements & pathways

›New South Wales 190 Visa NSW Regional areas 491 Visa Pathway 1 (Stream A) Pathway 2 (Stream B) Pathway 3

SC 491Not currently available

Regional (Provisional) Stream

2025–26 places1,500

Key requirements & pathways

›NSW Regional areas 491 Visa Pathway 1 (Stream A) Pathway 2 (Stream B) Pathway 3

Chapter IV

Expression of Interest (EOI Data)

A snapshot of how many people are competing for this occupation right now. Tap “View full EOI insights” for wait-time estimates, state-by-state difficulty, peer comparisons and cohort tracking.

Chapter V

Tasks & duties

Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. VETASSESS looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.

preparing materials for experimentation such as freezing and slicing specimens and mixing chemicals
collecting information and samples
conducting field and laboratory experiments, tests and analyses
presenting results in graphic and written form by preparing maps, charts, sketches, diagrams and reports
performing routine mathematical calculations, and computations of measurements
controlling the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage
checking, calibrating and maintaining test equipment
participating in fabricating, installing and modifying equipment to ensure that critical standards are met
preparing experiments and demonstrations for science classes

Chapter VI

Skills assessment

VOCA

Assessing Authority

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

Visit Vocational Education and Training Assessment Servicesvetassess.com.au

Lodge application

Online Application

Assessment fees

Within Australia Standard AUD 1177.00, Fast Track AUD 886.60 (Plus Standard), Outside Australia Standard AUD 1070.00, Fast Track AUD 806.00 (Plus Standard)

Processing

The approximate time is between 12 and 20 weeks

Outcome letter

Valid for 3 years for DHA lodgement

Step-by-step guide Document checklist Fees breakdown

Chapter VII

Labour market

A quick read on workforce size, pay and demand.

Jobs and Skills Australia

Workforce, pay and demand at a glance

Full insights

Workforce

23,500

employed nationally

Growth

+4.7%

benchmark +1.5%

Median pay

$1,794

per week

Shortage

No shortage

Skills Priority List

ANZSCO 311415Median age 4449% female workforceTop qualification: Bachelor degree (34%)Refreshed 2026-04-26

Your route to PR

Six steps from this page to a granted visa

Personalised for Hydrographer (ANZSCO 311415). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.

Total timelineUp to 24 months

START

VERIFY

ASSESS

ENGLISH

EOI

INVITE

LODGE

ANZSCO code & lists

On ROL · Skill Level 2

Skills assessment (VETASSESS)

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

Open tool

Test & maximise points

Target ≥85 pts · English up to 20 pts

Open tool

Submit Expression of Interest

Submit through SkillSelect

Open tool

Await invitation / nomination

8 states: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA…

Open tool

Lodge visa & await grant

60 days to lodge · SC 189 DHA processing

Not sure which pathway fits you? Book a free 30-minute consultation with an OMARA-registered agent.

OMARA registeredFree 30-minute call98% case success · 2018–2026

Run Eligibility Check Book Consultation

ANZSCO311415 OSCA 20243115342Skill LevelROLNo ShortageJSA

Hydrographer
Hydrographer

Measures, analyses and maintains the flow and quality of water in rivers, lakes, stormwater and sewage, and surveys and maps oceans, seas and rivers.

Chapter I

The occupation

“SCIENCE TECHNICIANS perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support functions to assist with research, design, production and teaching in chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences, and physical sciences.”
Unit Group 3114 Science Technicians · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations

None listed under ANZSCO 311415.

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 5

Chemistry Technician (311411) Earth Science Technician (311412) Life Science Technician (311413) School Laboratory Technician (311414) Science Technicians nec (311499)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

ROL

Classifications

2013

Assessed by

VETASSESS

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

494

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional)

Employer sponsored stream

ANZSCO 2013VETASSESS75%: 7 months·90%: 13 months

Skilled Regional (Provisional)

Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191

Not eligible

No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.

Temporary Work & Training

Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway

Not eligible

No temporary work & training pathway currently open.

Chapter III