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OSCA 713132Updated 2026-01-29

Tow Truck Driver

National shortage level: Low

ANZSCO 733115OSCA 713132

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 99k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1900
Salary range: AUD 89k-AUD 109k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

30.9%
NSW
24.2%
VIC
24.2%
QLD

Education mix

34.6%
certificate iii/ iv
30.5%
year 10 and below
14.7%
year 12

Role overview

Tow Truck Drivers drive tow trucks requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport broken-down motor vehicles.

What you do
  • Travels to scene of accident, illegal parking or other situation requiring towing.
  • Attaches towing equipment to vehicle or winches vehicle onto tilt-deck winch- truck.
  • Tows vehicle to depot or other location.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (34.6%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Attaches towing equipment to vehicle or winches vehicle onto tilt-deck winch- truck.
    • Carries out winching and heavy salvage.
    • Keeps records.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1900
    Annual median: AUD 99k
    Range: AUD 89k-AUD 109k