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Equipment Hire Managers

ANZSCO 149915

Employed

3,200

Part-time share

18%

Female share

22%

Median age

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Equipment Hire Managers manage the operations of establishments engaged in the hiring out of equipment to companies involved in areas such as building and engineering construction, government, mining and resources, manufacturing, maintenance, special events, and to individuals for personal use.

What they typically do

  • Organises and controls the work of supervisors and staff and may direct the engagement and training of staff.
  • Interviews commercial travellers, visits showrooms and undertakes buying missions.
  • Analyses market information concerning current and future changes in supply and demand for goods.
  • Makes purchasing, advertising, sales and credit policy decisions, and devises sales promotion methods.
  • Oversees the day to day operations of the business often through delegation to subordinates.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
28%
QLD
24.9%
VIC
22.5%
WA
15.5%
SA
5.5%
TAS
1.5%
NT
1.4%
ACT
0.9%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Equipment Hire Managers.