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ANZSCO 721216Updated 2026-01-29
Loader Operator
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 721216OSCA 741236
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 109k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2110
Salary range: AUD 99k-AUD 120k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
24.2%
QLD
24.1%
WA
20.3%
NSW
Education mix
37.5%
year 10 and below
28.5%
certificate iii/ iv
15.7%
year 12
Role overview
Loader Operators operate motorised loaders to move and load soil, rock and other material.
What you do
- • Prepares and positions plant for operation.
- • Selects, fits and removes attachments such as buckets, winches and loading scoops.
- • Operates controls to move and load a range of natural materials.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: year 10 and below (37.5%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Monitors operation of plant and adjusts controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation, and ensures safety of other workers.
- • Operates controls to move and load a range of natural materials.
- • Prepares and positions plant for operation.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2110
Annual median: AUD 109k
Range: AUD 99k-AUD 120k