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ANZSCO 599517Updated 2026-01-29

Train Examiner

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 93k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1780
Salary range: AUD 83k-AUD 102k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

43.1%
VIC
38.2%
WA
9%
NSW

Education mix

46.5%
certificate iii/ iv
13.9%
year 12
13.2%
year 10 and below

Role overview

Train Examiners inspect rolling stock in railway yards, terminals and stations to ensure adherence to safety standards and operational rules and regulations.

What you do
  • Conducts visual checks of the mechanical, structural, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems of railway wagons, carriages and locomotives for condition and correct classification.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (46.5%)

    Recent job ads

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    Tasks

    • Conducts visual checks of the mechanical, structural, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems of railway wagons, carriages and locomotives for condition and correct classification.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1780
    Annual median: AUD 93k
    Range: AUD 83k-AUD 102k