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ANZSCO 711714Updated 2026-01-29
Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 53k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1010
Salary range: AUD 47k-AUD 58k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
58.5%
VIC
19.1%
NSW
6.4%
QLD
Education mix
17%
certificate iii/ iv
16%
year 12
14.9%
bachelor degree
Role overview
Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operators operate machines to bleach, dye and finish knitted garments, such as hosiery and woollen garments.
What you do
- • Prepares machines for operation by selecting and installing attachments and components for specialised functions.
- • Sets and operates controls used to regulate processing operations.
- • Starts machines and monitors operation to detect faults and ensure effectiveness of operation.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (17%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Examines finished products for defects and variations.
- • Loads drums with textiles and dye.
- • Prepares machines for operation by selecting and installing attachments and components for specialised functions.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1010
Annual median: AUD 53k
Range: AUD 47k-AUD 58k