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Furniture Removalist

ANZSCO 733113

Employed

5,800

Part-time share

54%

Female share

5%

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Furniture Removalist Drivers drive removal vans or trucks to move household and office furniture and equipment between locations.

What they typically do

  • Manoeuvres vehicles into position for loading and unloading.
  • Loads and unloads vehicles using lifting and tipping devices.
  • Observes safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles.
  • Estimates weights to comply with load limitations and ensure safe distribution of weight.
  • Ensures goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage.
  • Verifies loading documents, checks condition of goods and obtain certification of deliveries.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
27.8%
VIC
27.1%
QLD
22.1%
WA
10.9%
SA
6.7%
ACT
2.4%
TAS
2.1%
NT
0.9%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Furniture Removalist.

  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)

    52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)

    52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

    UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers

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