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ANZSCO 331212Updated 2026-01-29
Carpenter
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 331212OSCA 372132
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 87k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1670
Salary range: AUD 78k-AUD 96k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
30.9%
VIC
30.8%
NSW
20.6%
QLD
Education mix
67.2%
certificate iii/ iv
12.7%
year 12
7.3%
year 10 and below
Role overview
Carpenters construct, erect, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials.
What you do
- • Studies drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures.
- • Order and select timbers and materials, and prepare layouts.
- • Cuts materials, and assembles and nails cut and shaped parts.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (67.2%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Assembles prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install.
- • Cuts materials, and assembles and nails cut and shaped parts.
- • Cutting wood joints.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1670
Annual median: AUD 87k
Range: AUD 78k-AUD 96k