Group
Occupation
712131 Furniture Removalist
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
712131 Furniture Removalist
Drives a removal van or truck to move household and office furniture and equipment between locations.
Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisation
- Office Mover
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- 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