The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Rideshare Drivers and Taxi Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Rideshare Drivers are included in Occupation 711133 Rideshare Driver. Taxi Drivers are included in Occupation 711134 Taxi Driver.

• Hire Car Driver
• Limousine Driver

• Drives a limousine, hire car or private car to transport passengers to their desired destinations
• Ensures the vehicle is clean and well maintained
• Assists passengers with loading and unloading luggage or other items
• Provides a high level of customer service, including assisting passengers with special requirements or requests
• Maintains records of trips, including mileage and fuel consumption
• Reports vehicle maintenance issues or accidents to the appropriate authorities

Registration or licensing is required.

• Plans and conducts route surveys to identify potential obstacles and hazards, such as low power lines and narrow bridges
• Consults with relevant authorities and obtains necessary permits and approvals
• Drives an escort vehicle and coordinates the movement of oversize loads
• Communicates with drivers and provides guidance and assistance during the transportation of oversize loads
• Monitors and ensures compliance with road rules and regulations
• Provides traffic control and ensures the safety of other road users
• Maintains accurate records and documentation related to oversize load movements
• Responds to emergencies during escort and takes appropriate action to mitigate risks

Registration or licensing is required.

Chauffeurs and Taxi Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Chauffeurs are included in Occupation 711131 Chauffeur. Taxi Drivers are included in Occupation 711134 Taxi Driver.

• Accepts ride requests from an online application, with a predetermined fare
• Drives a privately owned vehicle to transport passengers to their desired destinations
• Follows traffic laws and regulations to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users
• Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of the vehicle
• Tracks and records passenger fares and payments
• Adheres to company platform policies and procedures
• May rate or provide feedback on customers following each trip

Registration or licensing is required.

Chauffeurs and Rideshare Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Chauffeurs are included in Occupation 711131 Chauffeur. Rideshare Drivers are included in Occupation 711133 Rideshare Driver.

• Receives job requests, including from taxi ranks and kerbside hails
• Plans routes to pick up passengers
• Drives a taxi to transport passengers to their desired destinations
• Assists passengers with loading and unloading luggage or other items
• Assists passengers with special requirements to arrive at their desired destination
• Uses a meter to display and determine fares, collects payment, and issues a receipt
• Maintains cleanliness and roadworthiness of the taxi
• Reports any vehicle maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate authorities
• Maintains accurate records of trips, including mileage and fares collected

Registration or licensing is required.

• Courtesy Driver
• Rental Car Ferry Driver

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

• School Bus Driver

• Drives a bus to transport passengers over established routes while adhering to traffic regulations
• Stops at set locations to enable passengers to board and alight
• Assists passengers with boarding and disembarking from the bus
• Collects fares and issues tickets, and monitors electronic payment
• Provides information to passengers regarding routes, schedules and fares
• Monitors and ensures the safety of passengers during transit, and maintains the orderly conduct of passengers
• Completes required paperwork and documentation, such as daily logs and incident reports

Registration or licensing is required.

• Coach Tour Driver

• Plans and organises tour itineraries and routes
• Drives a coach to transport passengers to destinations
• Assists passengers with boarding and disembarking the coach
• Provides commentary and information to passengers about points of interest
• Handles customer enquiries and resolves any issues or complaints
• Keeps records of milage, fuel consumption and passenger numbers for reporting purposes

Registration or licensing is required.

• Drives a coach to transport passengers on scheduled services
• Adheres to established routes and schedules
• Assists passengers with boarding and disembarking the coach
• Collects fares, issues tickets to passengers, and monitors an automated ticketing machine
• Provides information and assistance to passengers regarding routes, schedules and destinations
• Communicates with dispatch or control centre to report any delays or incidents
• Adheres to road safety regulations and legislation, including the completion of relevant log books

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Passenger Train Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Passenger Train Drivers are included in Occupation 711332 Passenger Train Driver.

• Freight Locomotive Driver

• Inspects locomotives and rolling stock before, during and after journeys
• Operates and monitors controls to regulate speed, direction and braking, and track fuel consumption
• Ensures livestock freight are safe and in good physical condition
• Communicates with control centres and other train crew using radios and signals
• Manages the loading and unloading of freight
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance tasks on-track if necessary
• Couples and uncouples wagons using manual tools
• Keeps records of journeys, delays and any incidents that occur
• Follows timetables and schedules to ensure on-time delivery of freight

Registration or licensing is required.

Freight Train Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Freight Train Drivers are included in Occupation 711331 Freight Train Driver.

• Passenger Locomotive Driver
• Rail Car Driver

• Operates and monitors controls to regulate speed, direction and braking of the train
• Monitors track and weather conditions and railway signals
• Ensures passengers, including those with mobility restrictions, board and alight vehicles in a safe and timely manner
• Communicates with control centres using radio or other communication devices
• Adheres to timetables and schedules to ensure on-time arrival and departures of trains
• Makes announcements to passengers and liaises with onboard staff
• Responds to emergencies or unexpected situations, such as mechanical failures or medical incidents
• Ensures public safety by adhering to public duty of care protocols and monitoring transit security procedures
• Completes reports related to train operations and incidents

Registration or licensing is required.

• Operates tram controls and regulates speed
• Monitors traffic conditions and adjusts driving accordingly
• Announces stops and provides passenger information
• Reports mechanical or operational issues

Truck Drivers are excluded from this minor group. Truck Drivers are included in Minor Group 713 Truck Drivers.

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

• Office Mover

• Plans and organises the loading, transportation and unloading of furniture and equipment
• Uses appropriate lifting techniques for heavy items
• Packs and secures furniture and equipment for safe transportation
• Drives a removal vehicle to transport furniture and equipment
• Liaises with clients to determine preferences for placing furniture and equipment
• Completes documentation, including inventories of furniture and equipment moved
• Inspects and maintains a removal vehicle
• May assist with packing, assembling and disassembling furniture and equipment

Postal Sorting Officers are excluded from this unit group. Postal Sorting Officers are included in Occupation 599332 Postal Sorting Officer.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

Truck Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Truck Drivers are included in Minor Group 713 Truck Drivers.

• Courier

• Fast Food Delivery Person
• Parcel Contractor
• Van Driver

• Collects goods from a collection point for delivery
• Plans delivery routes to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods
• Organises items for delivery according to delivery routes
• Loads and unloads items for delivery in a safe and secure manner
• Receives certification of delivery and completes delivery logs and records
• Returns undelivered items to the appropriate location
• Performs routine maintenance and inspections on the delivery vehicle to ensure safe and efficient operation
• May receive and process payments for deliveries

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Postie

• Sorts and organises mail for delivery
• Completes daily vehicle safety checks and loads mail onto a delivery vehicle
• Delivers mail to homes and businesses
• Obtains signatures from recipients for some delivered items
• Returns undelivered mail to a post office
• Maintains records of mail counts, deliveries and equipment
• Assists with checking wrongly addressed, missorted, undelivered and redirected mail, and processing freepost and underpaid mail

Delivery Drivers are excluded from this minor group. Delivery Drivers are included in Minor Group 712 Delivery Drivers.

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Articulated Truck Drivers, Delivery Drivers and Tanker Truck Drivers are excluded from this unit group. Articulated Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713231 Articulated Truck Driver. Delivery Drivers are included in Minor Group 712 Delivery Drivers. Tanker Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713232 Tanker Truck Driver.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Articulated Truck Drivers, Delivery Drivers and Tanker Truck Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Articulated Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713231 Articulated Truck Driver. Delivery Drivers are included in Minor Group 712 Delivery Drivers. Tanker Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713232 Tanker Truck Driver. 

• Cement Mixer Driver
• Compactor Driver (Waste Collection)

• Drives and manoeuvres a truck into position for loading and unloading goods
• Drives a truck to transport goods to designated locations
• Communicates with dispatchers and other truck drivers to coordinate deliveries
• Maintains accurate records of goods transported, including delivery times and locations
• Performs routine maintenance on the truck, such as checking oil and tyre pressure

Registration or licensing is required.

• Mechanic Recovery (Army)

• Drives a tow truck to the location of broken-down or damaged motor vehicles
• Attaches vehicles securely onto the tow truck using appropriate equipment
• Transports broken-down or damaged vehicles to designated repair facilities or other requested locations
• Unloads vehicles safely at requested locations
• Completes necessary paperwork and documentation for each tow

Rigid and Tow Truck Drivers are excluded from this unit group. Rigid truck drivers are included in Occupation 713131 Truck Driver (General). Tow Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713132 Tow Truck Driver.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Tanker Truck Drivers and Truck Drivers (General) are excluded from this occupation. Tanker Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713232 Tanker Truck Driver. Truck Drivers (General) are included in Occupation 713131 Truck Driver (General).

• Linehaul Driver
• Livestock Transporter
• Logging Truck Driver
• Road Train Driver
• Semi Trailer Driver
• Vehicle Haulage Driver

• Drives and manoeuvres articulated truck and trailer combinations
• Couples and uncouples trailer combinations as required
• Loads and unloads goods using specialised vehicles such as side loaders
• Performs maintenance and repairs on the truck, utilising specialised mechanical knowledge, particularly when driving in isolated areas
• Maintains knowledge of road rules relating to haulage across all states and territories
• Operates relevant company and client applications to provide real time visibility and trip reports
• Manages cargo weights to comply with load limitations and ensures safe distribution of weight
• May transport livestock or dangerous goods, complying with relevant safety standards

Registration or licensing is required.

• Tanker Driver

• Milk Tanker Driver
• Petrol Tanker Driver
• Water Tanker Driver

• Inspects and maintains a tanker truck to ensure it is in proper working condition
• Loads and unloads bulk liquids into the tanker truck
• Drives the tanker truck to transport bulk liquids to designated locations
• Follows all safety regulations and procedures while operating the tanker truck
• Monitors the levels and conditions of bulk liquids during transportation
• Completes necessary paperwork and documentation for each delivery