711313: Sawmilling Operator

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

711313

Skill level

Level 4

Unit group

7113

Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators

Skills assessor

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ANZSCO 711313 identifies Sawmilling Operator as a Skill Level 4 occupation in the Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators unit group (7113), classified under Machine and Stationary Plant Operators. It may also be known as Sawmiller. Common specialisations include Band Saw Operator, Beam Saw Operator, Cant Gang Sawyer.

Migration snapshot

Labour marketSawmilling Operator is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a retention gap — enough people are entering the field, but leaving faster than they are being replaced.

Visa pathways4 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsNot currently listed on any skilled migration occupation list.

AgreementsAccessible via a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators unit group earn an average of $1,538 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 45.3 years, older than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,538

↑ 7% above national avg

Average age

45.3 yrs

↑ older than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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