OSCA 399999Updated 2026-01-29

Technicians and Trades WorkersNEC

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 112k

Weekly earnings: AUD 2150

Salary range: AUD 101k-AUD 123k

Job ads trend: Not listed

Time to hire: Varies

Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

29.4%

NSW

24.1%

VIC

21.3%

QLD

Education mix

30.7%

certificate iii/ iv

17%

year 12

15.2%

bachelor degree

Role overview

Technicians and Trades Workers (not covered elsewhere) includes jobs like Airborne Electronics Analyst (Air Force), Architectural Model Maker, Canoe Maker, Coffee Machine Technician, Fibre Composite Technician, Glass Blower, Hide and Skin Classer, Irrigation Designer, Kayak Maker, Milking Machine Technician, Parachute Rigger, Pearl Technician, Pyrotechnician, Ski Technician, and Surfboard Maker.

What you do

• Talks to clients about their needs.
• Orders materials and equipment.
• Designs and shapes the blank (polyurethane board).

Core skills

Credentials & pathway

Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (30.7%)

Recent job ads

No ads listed yet.

Tasks

• Applies colour to the board.
• Attaches fibreglass fins and/or fin systems.
• Covers the blank with fibreglass cloth and resin.

Earnings

Weekly median: AUD 2150

Annual median: AUD 112k

Range: AUD 101k-AUD 123k