Career pathway
Freight Handler (Rail Or Road)
ANZSCO 891111
Employed
8,100
Part-time share
41%
Female share
9%
Median age
32 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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
Freight Handlers (Rail or Road) load and unload freight trucks, containers and rail cars.
What they typically do
- Labels goods with customers' details and destinations.
- Loads goods into trucks, containers and rail wagons, and secures loads.
- Ties down loads and covers them with tarpaulins.
- Guides truck drivers into loading bays and through confined spaces.
- Performs clerical functions to record and check cargo on arrival, storage and dispatch.
- Opens and closes hatches and secures cargo to prevent shifting during voyages.
- Transfers loads using moving equipment and directs equipment operations using communication systems.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
NSW
33.9%
VIC
26%
QLD
20.3%
WA
11.5%
SA
6%
TAS
1.1%
ACT
0.6%
NT
0.5%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Freight Handler (Rail Or Road).
- View qualification
Certificate II in Road Transport Terminal Operations
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