899611: Recycling or Rubbish Collector

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

899611

Skill level

Level 5

Unit group

8996

Recycling and Rubbish Collectors

Skills assessor

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ANZSCO 899611 identifies Recycling or Rubbish Collector as a Skill Level 5 occupation in the Recycling and Rubbish Collectors unit group (8996), classified under Other Labourers. It may also be known as Waste Removalist. Common specialisations include Garbage Depot Worker.

Migration snapshot

Labour marketRecycling or Rubbish Collector is not 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 Recycling and Rubbish Collectors unit group earn an average of $1,368 per week — below the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 35.7 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,368

↓ 5% below national avg

Average age

35.7 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

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

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