Overview
EMPLOYED
2,000
PART-TIME SHARE
16%
FEMALE SHARE
3%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
48
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Business Machine Mechanics install, maintain and repair electronic business equipment such as multi-function devices, photocopiers, scanners, fax machines and cash registers.
Tasks
- Examines and tests machines, equipment, instruments and control systems to diagnose faults
- Adjusts, repairs and replaces worn or defective parts and wiring to maintain machines, equipment and instruments
- Reassembles, test operates and adjusts equipment
- Advises users of correct operating procedures to prevent malfunctions
- Monitors radio traffic as well as transmitting and receiving voice messages
- Installs electronic instruments and control systems
- Applies knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles in commissioning and maintaining control systems
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Business Machine Mechanics | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 84% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 39 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Business Machine Mechanics 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
34.0%
Victoria
25.2%
Queensland
20.9%
South Australia
6.3%
Western Australia
9.0%
Tasmania
2.2%
Northern Territory
1.0%
Australian Capital Territory
1.4%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Business Machine Mechanics | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 48 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 3% | 49% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Business Machine Mechanics |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 2.6 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 10.4 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 16.7 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 37.9 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 17.2 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 5.9 |
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