Career pathway
Handypersons
ANZSCO 8993
Employed
43,400
Part-time share
42%
Female share
5%
Median weekly earnings
$1,538
Median age
53 yrs
Employment outlook
Stable
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Handypersons clean, paint, repair and maintain buildings, grounds and facilities.
What they typically do
- Repairing broken windows, screens, doors, fences, barbecues, picnic tables, shelves, cupboards and other items
- Replacing defective items such as light bulbs
- Repairing and painting interior and exterior surfaces such as walls, ceilings and fences
- Clearing rubbish and leaves from driveways and grounds
- Mowing lawns and cultivating gardens
- Adjusting doors and windows
- Replacing tap washers
- Putting up handrails and grab rails
States and territories
Share of workers by location
NSW
35%
VIC
26%
QLD
17.7%
WA
10.2%
SA
6.7%
TAS
2.2%
ACT
1.2%
NT
1.1%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Handypersons.
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Certificate I in Industrial Skills (Entry Level Training)
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