OSCA 821631

Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer

Overview

  • Employed persons

    3,100

  • Employment status

    91.3% Full time

    8.4% Part time

  • Median age

    44 years

  • Employment by sex

    5.4% Female

    94.6% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    7.0%

  • Main employing industry

    Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

Indicator Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer Total employment
Employed persons 3,100 12,049,400
Median age 44 years 40 years
Full-time share 91.3% 64.2%
Part-time share 8.4% 35.8%
Female employment share 5.4% 48.5%
Male employment share 94.6% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 7.0% 2.2%
Main employing industry Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourers perform routine tasks in maintaining drainage, sewerage and stormwater systems.

What the occupation involves

  • Cleans and performs minor repairs to stormwater drains and canals
  • Checks for cracks and leaks in sewerage systems
  • Assists with the installation of on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants, disposal systems, stormwater systems, and below ground sanitary drainage systems
  • Installs prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 5
equivalent to secondary education, or a Certificate I).

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

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 51.4% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Public Administration and Safety 24.2% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Construction 13.9% Construction 8.9%
    Manufacturing 1.6% Education and Training 8.8%
    Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 1.0% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.9% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 0.7% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Arts and Recreation Services 0.6% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Other Services 0.6% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Mining 0.5% 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

      31.7%

    • Victoria

      21.3%

    • Queensland

      26.4%

    • South Australia

      6.9%

    • Tasmania

      1.8%

    • Northern Territory

      0.5%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.5%

    Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 990 31.7% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 670 21.3% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 830 26.4% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 210 6.9% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 320 10.2% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 60 1.8% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 20 0.5% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 50 1.5% 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

    Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer

    Total employment

    Age group Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer Total employment
    15–24 years 8.2% 14.3%
    25–34 years 22.6% 22.7%
    35–44 years 20.8% 22.3%
    45–54 years 23.5% 20.4%
    55–64 years 21.4% 15.3%
    65–74 years 3.6% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.2% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer Total employment
    Female 5.4% 48.5%
    Male 94.6% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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