OSCA 631431

Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson

Overview

  • Employed persons

    12,000

  • Employment status

    77.1% Full time

    22.9% Part time

  • Median age

    40 years

  • Employment by sex

    15.3% Female

    84.7% Male

    Highly male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.4%

  • Main employing industry

    Retail Trade

Indicator Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson Total employment
Employed persons 12,000 12,049,400
Median age 40 years 40 years
Full-time share 77.1% 64.2%
Part-time share 22.9% 35.8%
Female employment share 15.3% 48.5%
Male employment share 84.7% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Highly male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.4% 2.2%
Main employing industry Retail Trade Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salespersons sell new and used motor cars, motorcycles, trucks, boats, caravans and earthmoving equipment in a retail or wholesale establishment.

What the occupation involves

  • Greets customers and assists them in selecting suitable vehicles or equipment
  • Demonstrates the features and benefits of different vehicles or equipment to customers
  • Provides information on pricing, financing options and warranties
  • Negotiates and finalises sales agreements with customers
  • Processes paperwork and arranges for the delivery of vehicles or equipment

Common occupation titles

  • Motor Vehicle Salesperson

Specialisations

  • Fleet Salesperson

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

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 4
equivalent to a lower‑level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate II or III).

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

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Retail Trade 82.8% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Wholesale Trade 8.6% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Other Services 2.4% Construction 8.9%
    Manufacturing 1.6% Education and Training 8.8%
    Financial and Insurance Services 0.8% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 0.6% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 0.5% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 0.4% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.1% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Administrative and Support Services 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

      28.0%

    • Victoria

      26.0%

    • Queensland

      23.8%

    • South Australia

      7.6%

    • Tasmania

      1.9%

    • Northern Territory

      0.7%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.6%

    Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 3,400 28.0% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 3,100 26.0% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 2,900 23.8% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 920 7.6% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 1,300 10.6% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 230 1.9% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 90 0.7% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 190 1.6% 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

    Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson

    Total employment

    Age group Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson Total employment
    15–24 years 12.5% 14.3%
    25–34 years 25.2% 22.7%
    35–44 years 20.4% 22.3%
    45–54 years 19.9% 20.4%
    55–64 years 15.9% 15.3%
    65–74 years 5.2% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.9% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson Total employment
    Female 15.3% 48.5%
    Male 84.7% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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