711314: Other Wood Processing Machine Operator

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

711314

Skill level

Level 4

Unit group

7113

Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators

Skills assessor

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Other Wood Processing Machine Operator (ANZSCO 711314) is a Skill Level 4 occupation in the Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators unit group (7113), classified under Machine and Stationary Plant Operators. Common specialisations include Debarker Operator, Docking Saw Operator, Log Preparer.

Migration snapshot

Labour marketOther Wood Processing Machine 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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