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ANZSCO 712999Updated 2026-01-29
Stationary Plant OperatorsNEC
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 712999OSCA 732999
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 108k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2080
Salary range: AUD 97k-AUD 119k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
31.7%
WA
21%
QLD
18.6%
NSW
Education mix
35.1%
certificate iii/ iv
21.5%
year 10 and below
18.1%
year 12
Role overview
Stationary Plant Operators (not covered elsewhere) includes jobs like Air Compressor Operator, Beverage Distiller, Bitumen Plant Operator, Crematorium Operator, Lock Master (Water Transport), Snow Maker, Timber Treatment Plant Operator, and Wash Plant Operator.
What you do
- • Starts engine, observes performance and makes necessary adjustments.
- • Controls related equipment such as fans and dampers in ventilation and heating systems or regulators on compressors.
- • Maintains supply of fuel.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (35.1%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Cleans and lubricates engines.
- • Controls related equipment such as fans and dampers in ventilation and heating systems or regulators on compressors.
- • Maintains supply of fuel.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2080
Annual median: AUD 108k
Range: AUD 97k-AUD 119k