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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