OSCA 732934

Concrete Pump Operator

Overview

  • Employed persons

    2,200

  • Employment status

    81.3% Full time

    18.9% Part time

  • Median age

    36 years

  • Employment by sex

    0.9% Female

    99.2% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    4.4%

  • Main employing industry

    Construction

Indicator Concrete Pump Operator Total employment
Employed persons 2,200 12,049,400
Median age 36 years 40 years
Full-time share 81.3% 64.2%
Part-time share 18.9% 35.8%
Female employment share 0.9% 48.5%
Male employment share 99.2% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 4.4% 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

Concrete Pump Operators operate plant to pump, cast and mould concrete.

What the occupation involves

  • Operates concrete pumping equipment to pump concrete
  • Pours, sprays and spreads concrete over areas such as foundations, pools and retaining walls
  • Prepares concrete pump for operation by setting up and connecting hoses, pipes and other equipment
  • Maintains concrete pump equipment

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

  • Concrete Boom Operator

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

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Concrete Pump Operator Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Construction 94.0% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 1.2% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Manufacturing 1.1% Construction 8.9%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 0.5% Education and Training 8.8%
    Wholesale Trade 0.5% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Retail Trade 0.4% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Mining 0.3% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Other Services 0.2% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Information Media and Telecommunications 0.1% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical 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

      29.9%

    • Victoria

      27.9%

    • Queensland

      26.4%

    • South Australia

      5.1%

    • Tasmania

      1.3%

    • Northern Territory

      0.4%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      0.8%

    Concrete Pump Operator Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 660 29.9% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 620 27.9% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 590 26.4% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 110 5.1% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 180 8.3% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 30 1.3% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 10 0.4% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 20 0.8% 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

    Concrete Pump Operator

    Total employment

    Age group Concrete Pump Operator Total employment
    15–24 years 15.6% 14.3%
    25–34 years 30.0% 22.7%
    35–44 years 25.0% 22.3%
    45–54 years 18.8% 20.4%
    55–64 years 9.0% 15.3%
    65–74 years 1.7% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.0% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Concrete Pump Operator Total employment
    Female 0.9% 48.5%
    Male 99.2% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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