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OSCA 399531Updated 2026-01-29
Furniture Finisher
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 394211OSCA 399531
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 66k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1270
Salary range: AUD 59k-AUD 72k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
33.2%
NSW
25.3%
VIC
16.7%
QLD
Education mix
56.7%
certificate iii/ iv
16%
year 12
14.2%
year 10 and below
Role overview
Furniture Finishers apply finishes, such as stain, lacquer, paint, oil and varnish, to furniture, and polish and wax finished furniture surfaces.
What you do
- • Studies drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications.
- • Determines tool and machine requirements and sequence of operations.
- • Sets up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (56.7%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Applies varnish, shellac, lacquer, stains and paint to surfaces and polishes and waxes finished surfaces.
- • Determines tool and machine requirements and sequence of operations.
- • Operates machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1270
Annual median: AUD 66k
Range: AUD 59k-AUD 72k