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OSCA 351532Updated 2026-01-29

Vehicle Trimmer

National shortage level: Strong

ANZSCO 324212OSCA 351532

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 38k
Weekly earnings: AUD 740
Salary range: AUD 35k-AUD 42k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

27.4%
QLD
25.8%
NSW
23.4%
VIC

Education mix

66.3%
certificate iii/ iv
13.1%
year 10 and below
8.6%
year 12

Role overview

Vehicle Trimmers install, repair and replace the interior trim of vehicles such as seats, linings, floor coverings and door trims.

What you do
  • Prepares new vehicle trim work according to drawings and sketches, and removes old coverings and fittings from vehicles and takes new measurements.
  • Selects and cuts pieces of fabric, vinyl and leather and sews pieces together using heavy-duty sewing machines.
  • Installs internal trim in vehicles such as lining, floor coverings and armrests.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (66.3%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Attaches door trims, rubber seals, locks and handles.
    • Installs internal trim in vehicles such as lining, floor coverings and armrests.
    • Prepares new vehicle trim work according to drawings and sketches, and removes old coverings and fittings from vehicles and takes new measurements.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 740
    Annual median: AUD 38k
    Range: AUD 35k-AUD 42k