Becoming a Diver in Queensland

About this role

Divers swim underwater to undertake tasks such as seafood gathering, research, salvage and construction.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Diver include:

• performs mechanical, construction, repair and inspection duties using hand tools, cutting and welding equipment and hydraulic or air powered equipment
• secures cables or floatation devices to objects to raise them to the surface
• dives in diving bells and operates articulated arms to perform tasks
• controls equipment at the surface for other divers
• carries out other underwater duties such as surveys, searches, blasting and collection of scientific or exploratory samples and operates underwater equipment including video and television camera and sonar gear.