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Recycling Workers

OSCA 839138·ANZSCO 839918

Employed

3,000

Part-time share

49.2%

Female share

20.8%

Median age

38 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Recycling Workers is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Performs routine tasks in a recycling facility, such as sorting, packing and storing plastics, glass, paper, metals and other recyclable materials that have been collected from household, commercial and industrial premises in preparation for use in creating new products.

What they typically do

  • Inspects materials for contamination and removes non-recyclable items
  • Sorts and packs materials for further processing
  • Operates machinery and equipment to assist in the recycling process
  • Monitors and maintains inventory of recyclable materials
  • Follows safety procedures and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries

Where they work

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
25.2%
QLD
23.9%
VIC
18.8%
WA
15.3%
SA
11.3%
TAS
2.5%
ACT
2.1%
NT
1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Recycling Workers.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.