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ANZSCO 394214Updated 2026-01-29
Wood Turner
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 62k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1190
Salary range: AUD 56k-AUD 68k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
31.3%
VIC
20.5%
NSW
12%
QLD
Education mix
34.9%
certificate iii/ iv
22.9%
year 12
14.5%
year 10 and below
Role overview
Wood Turners operate wood turning lathes to turn and shape wood stock.
What you do
- • Sets up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding.
- • Operates machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (34.9%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Operates machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces.
- • Sets up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1190
Annual median: AUD 62k
Range: AUD 56k-AUD 68k