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Truck Drivers

ANZSCO 7331

Employed

195,800

Part-time share

13%

Female share

6%

Median weekly earnings

$1,960

Median age

45 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

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

About this career

Truck Drivers drive heavy trucks, removal vans, tankers and tow trucks to transport bulky goods and liquids.

What they typically do

  • Manoeuvring vehicles into position for loading and unloading
  • Loading and unloading vehicles using lifting and tipping devices
  • Observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
  • Making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
  • Estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
  • Ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
  • Verifying loading documents, checking condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
27.8%
VIC
24%
QLD
22.7%
WA
14.5%
SA
7.5%
TAS
2%
NT
0.9%
ACT
0.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Truck Drivers.

  • Certificate IV in Specialist Driving Operations

    TLI40122 · AQF 4 · 5 providers

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  • Certificate III in Driving Operations

    TLI31222 · AQF 3 · 83 providers

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