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OSCA 899431Updated 2026-01-29

Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General)

National shortage level: Strong

ANZSCO 899411OSCA 899431

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 56k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1090
Salary range: AUD 51k-AUD 62k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

28.9%
QLD
25.1%
NSW
21.9%
VIC

Education mix

41.1%
certificate iii/ iv
21.1%
year 12
19.1%
year 10 and below

Role overview

Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters (General) fit and replace parts and accessories on motor vehicles.

What you do
  • Removes old and damaged parts and cleans surrounding areas on vehicles.
  • Fits batteries and installs accessories such as sun roofs, stereos and alarms.
  • Inspects, removes and repairs muffler mountings, and fits new mufflers, extractors and exhaust pipes.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (41.1%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Balances wheels and tyres using static and electronic equipment.
    • Fits batteries and installs accessories such as sun roofs, stereos and alarms.
    • Inspects tyres to determine which repair action to implement and repairs punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1090
    Annual median: AUD 56k
    Range: AUD 51k-AUD 62k