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ANZSCO 321214Updated 2026-01-29
Small Engine Mechanic
National shortage level: Strong
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 81k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1560
Salary range: AUD 73k-AUD 89k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
28.2%
QLD
25.9%
NSW
24.5%
VIC
Education mix
60.2%
certificate iii/ iv
16.9%
year 10 and below
10.4%
year 12
Role overview
Small Engine Mechanics maintain, test and repair engines of chainsaws, lawn mowers, garden tractors and other equipment with small engines.
What you do
- • Detects and diagnoses faults in engines and parts.
- • Dismantles and removes engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checks parts.
- • Repairs and replaces worn and defective parts and reassembles mechanical components, and refers to service manuals as needed.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (60.2%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Detects and diagnoses faults in engines and parts.
- • Dismantles and removes engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checks parts.
- • Performs scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1560
Annual median: AUD 81k
Range: AUD 73k-AUD 89k