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ANZSCO 334112Updated 2026-01-29

Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber

National shortage level: Strong

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 91k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1750
Salary range: AUD 82k-AUD 100k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

77.5%
VIC
10.1%
NSW
5.8%
QLD

Education mix

73%
certificate iii/ iv
12.8%
year 12
4.5%
year 10 and below

Role overview

Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumbers install, maintain and repair piping, ducting and equipment for heating, cooling and ventilation of buildings or vessels.

What you do
  • Studies drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required.
  • Assembles and installs mechanical services plant, air handling and conditioning equipment and small bore heating systems.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (73%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Assembles and installs mechanical services plant, air handling and conditioning equipment and small bore heating systems.
    • Studies drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1750
    Annual median: AUD 91k
    Range: AUD 82k-AUD 100k