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Meter Reader

ANZSCO 561912

Employed

1,900

Part-time share

43%

Female share

14%

Median age

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Meter Readers read electric, gas or water meters, record usage, inspect meters and connections for defects and damage, and report irregularities.

What they typically do

  • Loads and unloads mail conveyances and internal mail handling equipment.
  • Checks meter numbers and records any broken seals or other damage.
  • Updates clients details and notes location of meters.
  • Downloads information recorded on hand held computer into a central database.
  • May respond to customer queries or refer them onto the customer service department.
  • May undertake customer surveys.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.5%
VIC
22.2%
QLD
21.3%
WA
13.5%
SA
9.3%
TAS
2.7%
ACT
1.5%
NT
0.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Meter Reader.