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ANZSCO 711313Updated 2026-01-29
Sawmilling Operator
National shortage level: Strong
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 80k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1540
Salary range: AUD 72k-AUD 88k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
30.6%
NSW
25.6%
QLD
16.7%
VIC
Education mix
36.4%
year 10 and below
23.8%
certificate iii/ iv
18.9%
year 12
Role overview
Sawmilling Operators set up and operate machines to cut logs into planks of standard sizes.
What you do
- • Adjusts and cleans machines and performs minor repairs.
- • Secures timber into place and sets saws to produce specified sizes of plank and board to be cut.
- • Starts machines and feeds stock onto cutting saws, and operates automatic feeding mechanisms.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: year 10 and below (36.4%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Adjusts and cleans machines and performs minor repairs.
- • Checks saws and other machines for safety, sharpness and correct functioning.
- • Controls lathes and slicing machines to produce veneers, and laminates veneers using glue.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1540
Annual median: AUD 80k
Range: AUD 72k-AUD 88k