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Truck Driver (General)

OSCA 713131·ANZSCO 733111

Employed

141,200

Part-time share

15.7%

Female share

4.4%

Median age

49 yrs

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

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Truck Driver (General) 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.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Driving Operations.

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About this career

Drives a rigid truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport goods, usually over short distances.

What they typically do

  • Drives and manoeuvres a truck into position for loading and unloading goods
  • Drives a truck to transport goods to designated locations
  • Communicates with dispatchers and other truck drivers to coordinate deliveries
  • Maintains accurate records of goods transported, including delivery times and locations
  • Performs routine maintenance on the truck, such as checking oil and tyre pressure

Where they work

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.2%
VIC
24.6%
QLD
22.6%
WA
12.7%
SA
7%
TAS
2.5%
NT
0.7%
ACT
0.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Truck Driver (General).