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ANZSCO 323313Updated 2026-01-29
Locksmith
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 323313OSCA 332334
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 68k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1310
Salary range: AUD 61k-AUD 75k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
31%
NSW
25.6%
VIC
20.1%
QLD
Education mix
68.3%
certificate iii/ iv
11.6%
year 12
6.1%
year 10 and below
Role overview
Locksmiths install and maintain locks and related security devices and systems.
What you do
- • Assembles parts and sub-assemblies of precision instruments and locks.
- • Dismantles precision instruments, locks, repairs and replaces defective parts, and reassembles articles using hand and power tools and specially designed machines.
- • Installs security systems, changes tumblers in locks, changes locks, cuts keys and opens locks by manipulation.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (68.3%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Assembles parts and sub-assemblies of precision instruments and locks.
- • Dismantles precision instruments, locks, repairs and replaces defective parts, and reassembles articles using hand and power tools and specially designed machines.
- • Installs security systems, changes tumblers in locks, changes locks, cuts keys and opens locks by manipulation.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1310
Annual median: AUD 68k
Range: AUD 61k-AUD 75k