OSCA 711131

Chauffeur

Overview

  • Employed persons

    4,100

  • Employment status

    51.9% Full time

    48.1% Part time

  • Median age

    52 years

  • Employment by sex

    7.7% Female

    92.2% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    2.1%

  • Main employing industry

    Transport, Postal and Warehousing

Indicator Chauffeur Total employment
Employed persons 4,100 12,049,400
Median age 52 years 40 years
Full-time share 51.9% 64.2%
Part-time share 48.1% 35.8%
Female employment share 7.7% 48.5%
Male employment share 92.2% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 2.1% 2.2%
Main employing industry Transport, Postal and Warehousing Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Chauffeurs drive a limousine, hire car or private car to transport passengers to destinations on a fee-for-service basis, usually on a long-term hiring arrangement.

What the occupation involves

  • 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

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

  • Hire Car Driver
  • Limousine Driver

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

Registration or licensing is required.

OSCA structure

Machinery Operators and Drivers (7)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Chauffeur Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 53.7% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Public Administration and Safety 8.5% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Construction 2.8% Construction 8.9%
    Manufacturing 2.0% Education and Training 8.8%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 1.6% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 1.5% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Retail Trade 1.5% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Wholesale Trade 1.5% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 1.4% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Other Services 1.2% 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

      32.3%

    • Victoria

      28.2%

    • Queensland

      17.2%

    • South Australia

      6.7%

    • Tasmania

      1.4%

    • Northern Territory

      0.8%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      3.7%

    Chauffeur Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,300 32.3% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 1,200 28.2% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 710 17.2% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 280 6.7% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 390 9.5% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 60 1.4% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 40 0.8% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 150 3.7% 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

    Chauffeur

    Total employment

    Age group Chauffeur Total employment
    15–24 years 3.7% 14.3%
    25–34 years 14.3% 22.7%
    35–44 years 16.7% 22.3%
    45–54 years 21.0% 20.4%
    55–64 years 28.0% 15.3%
    65–74 years 13.9% 4.3%
    75 years and over 2.4% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Chauffeur Total employment
    Female 7.7% 48.5%
    Male 92.2% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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