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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