Overview
EMPLOYED
540
PART-TIME SHARE
6%
FEMALE SHARE
2%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
50
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Boiler or Engine Operators operate and maintain stationary engines, boilers, refrigeration and airconditioning systems, and associated mechanical plants.
Tasks
- Maintains supply of solid, liquid or gas fuel to boiler
- Maintains required level of water in boiler and controls draught
- Cleans and maintains boiler and work area
ANZSCO Classification
- Boiler and Engine Operators (712911)
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Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Boiler and Engine Operators | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 94% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 48 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Boiler and Engine Operators work in industries like:
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
19.5%
Victoria
17.3%
Queensland
39.3%
South Australia
13.6%
Western Australia
3.7%
Tasmania
6.6%
Northern Territory
0.0%
Australian Capital Territory
0.0%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Boiler and Engine Operators | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 50 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 2% | 49% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Boiler and Engine Operators |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 0.0 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 2.8 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 5.0 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 45.6 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 13.1 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 6.6 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 17.3 |
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