OSCA 372133

Joiner

Overview

  • Employed persons

    4,300

  • Employment status

    83.6% Full time

    16.4% Part time

  • Median age

    36 years

  • Employment by sex

    2.2% Female

    97.8% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    2.0%

  • Main employing industry

    Construction

Indicator Joiner Total employment
Employed persons 4,300 12,049,400
Median age 36 years 40 years
Full-time share 83.6% 64.2%
Part-time share 16.4% 35.8%
Female employment share 2.2% 48.5%
Male employment share 97.8% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 2.0% 2.2%
Main employing industry Construction Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Joiners cut, shape and fit timber parts in workshops to form structures and fittings, ready for installation.

What the occupation involves

  • Interprets plans, specifications and drawings to determine joinery materials and methods required to meet project specifications
  • Uses hand or power tools and static machines, and programs and operates computer-controlled machinery to produce joinery components
  • Manufactures and assembles joinery components such as multi panelled doors, window sashes and cabinet carcasses
  • Designs, manufactures and finishes wooden stairs, including stair posts, handrails and balustrades
  • Assembles components using joinery methods such as clamps, cramps, pressers, packers and wedges
  • Disassembles joinery components and packages them for transport

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

  • Stair Builder

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 3
equivalent to a mid-level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate IV or Certificate III with at least 2 years’ on-the-job training).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing may be required.

OSCA structure

Technicians and Trades Workers (3)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Joiner Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Construction 49.3% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Manufacturing 38.1% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Wholesale Trade 0.9% Construction 8.9%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 0.6% Education and Training 8.8%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.3% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Retail Trade 0.3% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services <0.1% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Health Care and Social Assistance <0.1% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Other Services <0.1% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing <0.1% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      44.8%

    • Victoria

      27.4%

    • Queensland

      11.0%

    • South Australia

      4.1%

    • Tasmania

      7.9%

    • Northern Territory

      0.2%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      2.6%

    Joiner Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,900 44.8% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 1,200 27.4% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 470 11.0% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 180 4.1% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 90 2.0% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 340 7.9% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 10 0.2% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 110 2.6% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Joiner

    Total employment

    Age group Joiner Total employment
    15–24 years 17.9% 14.3%
    25–34 years 26.7% 22.7%
    35–44 years 22.7% 22.3%
    45–54 years 18.0% 20.4%
    55–64 years 11.6% 15.3%
    65–74 years 2.7% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.3% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Joiner Total employment
    Female 2.2% 48.5%
    Male 97.8% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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