ANZSCO 323215Updated 2026-01-29

Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 129k

Weekly earnings: AUD 2490

Salary range: AUD 116k-AUD 142k

Job ads trend: Not listed

Time to hire: Varies

Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

39.8%

VIC

26.3%

QLD

19.1%

NSW

Education mix

51%

certificate iii/ iv

12.7%

year 10 and below

12.4%

year 12

Role overview

Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanics set up, adjust and maintain industrial or domestic sewing machines, or machines used in the production of yarn, textiles or footwear.

What you do

• Sets guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, sets up and sets controls for textile machines.
• Diagnoses faults and performs operational maintenance of machines, and overhauls and repairs.
• May erect machines and equipment on-site.

Core skills

Credentials & pathway

Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (51%)

Recent job ads

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Tasks

• Diagnoses faults and performs operational maintenance of machines, and overhauls and repairs.
• May erect machines and equipment on-site.
• Sets guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, sets up and sets controls for textile machines.

Earnings

Weekly median: AUD 2490

Annual median: AUD 129k

Range: AUD 116k-AUD 142k