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ANZSCO 733111Updated 2026-01-29
Truck Driver (General)
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 733111OSCA 713131
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
29.2%
NSW
24.6%
VIC
22.6%
QLD
Education mix
34.6%
year 10 and below
24.8%
certificate iii/ iv
16.9%
year 12
Role overview
Truck Drivers (General) drive heavy trucks requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport bulky goods.
What you do
- • Manoeuvres vehicles into position for loading and unloading.
- • Loads and unloads vehicles using lifting and tipping devices.
- • Observes safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: year 10 and below (34.6%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Ensures goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage.
- • Estimates weights to comply with load limitations and ensure safe distribution of weight.
- • Loads and unloads vehicles using lifting and tipping devices.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1900
Annual median: AUD 99k
Range: AUD 89k-AUD 109k