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Waterside Worker

OSCA 741937·ANZSCO 891113

Employed

4,000

Part-time share

32%

Female share

5.5%

Median age

47 yrs

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

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Waterside Worker 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 II in Maritime Operations (Linesperson), Certificate II in Stevedoring, Certificate IV in Stevedoring Operations, and Certificate III in Stevedoring.

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About this career

Transfers cargo between ships and other forms of transport or storage facilities.

What they typically do

  • Loads and unloads cargo from ships using appropriate techniques and equipment such as forklifts, gantry cranes, reach stackers, straddle carriers, front-end loaders, excavators, mobile wharf cranes or conveyor systems
  • Secures cargo using ropes, chains and other devices
  • Transfers cargo between vessels and wharf storage facilities, and between storage facilities and road or rail transport
  • Inspects cargo for damage and reports any issues
  • Communicates with supervisors and other workers to coordinate cargo transfer operations
  • Organises and prioritises cargo based on shipping schedules and requirements

Where they work

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.1%
VIC
21%
WA
18.2%
QLD
16.4%
SA
8.3%
TAS
5.2%
NT
1.5%
ACT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Waterside Worker.