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OSCA 381234Updated 2026-01-29
Lift Mechanic
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 341113OSCA 381234
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 111k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2130
Salary range: AUD 100k-AUD 122k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
41.3%
NSW
26.4%
VIC
17.7%
QLD
Education mix
73.7%
certificate iii/ iv
8.5%
year 12
6.5%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Lift Mechanics design, install, maintain, service and repair electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment.
What you do
- • Examines blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequence and methods of operation.
- • Measures and lays out insulation reference points.
- • Selects, cuts and connects wire and cable to terminals and connectors.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (73.7%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Connects electrical systems to power supply.
- • Examines blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequence and methods of operation.
- • Installs, tests and adjusts electric and mechanical parts of lifts.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2130
Annual median: AUD 111k
Range: AUD 100k-AUD 122k