ANZSCO 3212

Motor Mechanics

Overview

EMPLOYED

105,700

PART-TIME SHARE

9%

FEMALE SHARE

2%

MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS

$1,405

MEDIAN AGE

33

ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

-500

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Summary

Motor Mechanics repair, maintain and test motor vehicle and other internal combustion engines and related mechanical components.

Tasks

  • Detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts
  • Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts
  • Repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, and referring to service manuals as needed
  • Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
  • Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired
  • Testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance
  • Diagnosing and testing parts with the assistance of computers
  • May inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness

ANZSCO Classification

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    Earnings and Hours

    Weekly Earnings (Before Tax)
    Source: Share of workers who work full-time hours: ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average, customised report.
    Average full-time hours worked per week: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Median full-time earnings per week and Median hourly earnings: ABS, Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2023, customised report. Note: median earnings data have not been produced for some occupations where there is a high standard error, and are published with "N/A" values.
    Earnings and Hours Motor Mechanics All Occupations
    Share of workers who work full-time hours 91% 70%
    Average full-time hours worked per week 44 hours 44 hours
    Median full-time earnings per week $1,405 $1,697
    Median hourly earnings $35 $43

    Industries

    Motor Mechanics work in industries like:

    Source: Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average data, custom report.
    Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.

    States and territories

    New South Wales

    28.5%

    Victoria

    25.5%

    Queensland

    20.8%

    South Australia

    7.9%

    Tasmania

    1.9%

    Northern Territory

    1.3%

    Australian Capital Territory

    1.2%

    Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Detailed, August 2024, Jobs and Skills Australia trend data.

    Age and gender

    Age and Gender Profile
    Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average, customised report.
    Age and Gender Motor Mechanics All Occupations
    Median age 33 years 39 years
    Female share of employment 2% 48%
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age Profile (% Share) All Occupations Motor Mechanics
    15–19 5.2 7.6
    20–24 9.1 14.3
    25–34 22.7 24.7
    35–44 22.3 18.8
    45–54 20.4 16.9
    55–59 8.8 7.6
    60–64 6.5 6.2
    65 and Over 4.9 4.0

    Education

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) All Occupations Motor Mechanics
    Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate 12.2 0.7
    Bachelor degree 23.2 2.5
    Advanced Diploma/Diploma 11.1 5.7
    Certificate III/IV 19.5 68.6
    Year 12 15.9 9.4
    Year 11 4.0 3.4
    Year 10 and below 9.7 7.2
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