Career pathway
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.
- View qualification
Certificate IV in Specialist Driving Operations
TLI40122 · AQF 4 · 5 providers
- View qualification
Certificate III in Driving Operations
TLI31222 · AQF 3 · 83 providers
