712111: Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

712111

Skill level

Level 4

Unit group

7121

Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators

Skills assessor

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ANZSCO 712111 identifies Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator as a Skill Level 4 occupation in the Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators unit group (7121), classified under Machine and Stationary Plant Operators. Common specialisations include Chairlift Operator, Cherry Picker Operator, Elevated Work Platform Operator.

Migration snapshot

Labour marketCrane, Hoist or Lift Operator is in shortage in Australia.

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 Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators unit group earn an average of $3,434 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 47.1 years, older than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$3,434

↑ 139% above national avg

Average age

47.1 yrs

↑ older than national avg

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

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