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Drainage, Sewerage And Stormwater Labourer

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Employed

3,300

Part-time share

8%

Female share

5%

Median age

44 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourers perform routine tasks in maintaining drainage, sewerage and stormwater systems.

What they typically do

  • Cleans and carries out minor repairs on stormwater drains and canals, and checks for cracks and leaks in sewerage systems.
  • Digs holes and shovels excavated material onto conveyors, wheelbarrows and trucks for removal.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
32.7%
QLD
24.4%
VIC
21.7%
WA
10.7%
SA
6.6%
TAS
1.8%
ACT
1.4%
NT
0.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Drainage, Sewerage And Stormwater Labourer.