Career pathway
Materials Recycler
ANZSCO 621911
Employed
2,900
Part-time share
37%
Female share
10%
Median age
42 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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
Materials Recyclers salvage materials from industrial, commercial and private establishments for resale.
What they typically do
- Sorts, packs and stores plastics, glass, paper, metals and other recyclable materials which have been collected from household, commercial and industrial premises in preparation for use in creating new products.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
NSW
26%
VIC
25.1%
QLD
21.8%
WA
11.8%
SA
11.4%
TAS
1.9%
ACT
1.3%
NT
1%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Materials Recycler.
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Course in Recognising and Responding to Asbestos Risk in the Waste and Recycling Industry
11395NAT · 1 providers