OSCA 899331

Handyperson

Overview

  • Employed persons

    34,500

  • Employment status

    51.1% Full time

    48.9% Part time

  • Median age

    53 years

  • Employment by sex

    3.8% Female

    96.2% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    2.6%

  • Main employing industry

    Construction

Indicator Handyperson Total employment
Employed persons 34,500 12,049,400
Median age 53 years 40 years
Full-time share 51.1% 64.2%
Part-time share 48.9% 35.8%
Female employment share 3.8% 48.5%
Male employment share 96.2% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 2.6% 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

Handypersons clean, paint, repair and maintain buildings, ground and facilities.

What the occupation involves

  • Performs routine maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs and fixing leaks
  • Cleans and maintains buildings, grounds and facilities
  • Repairs and replaces broken or damaged fixtures, furniture and equipment
  • Paints walls, ceilings and other surfaces
  • Operates and maintains hand and power tools
  • Assists with the installation of new equipment or fixtures
  • Inspects buildings and facilities for safety hazards, and reports any issues
  • Performs landscaping and gardening tasks
  • Moves and arranges furniture and equipment as needed
  • Keeps records of maintenance and repair work performed

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

  • Property Maintenance Worker

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

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

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Handyperson Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Construction 40.2% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Administrative and Support Services 12.0% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 10.4% Construction 8.9%
    Accommodation and Food Services 8.4% Education and Training 8.8%
    Education and Training 4.7% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Other Services 3.3% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Public Administration and Safety 3.3% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Arts and Recreation Services 2.9% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 2.5% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Manufacturing 2.1% 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

      30.6%

    • Victoria

      24.7%

    • Queensland

      20.2%

    • South Australia

      7.9%

    • Tasmania

      2.5%

    • Northern Territory

      1.1%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.3%

    Handyperson Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 10,600 30.6% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 8,500 24.7% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 7,000 20.2% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 2,700 7.9% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 4,000 11.5% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 870 2.5% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 390 1.1% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 450 1.3% 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

    Handyperson

    Total employment

    Age group Handyperson Total employment
    15–24 years 4.4% 14.3%
    25–34 years 9.8% 22.7%
    35–44 years 15.0% 22.3%
    45–54 years 25.4% 20.4%
    55–64 years 32.2% 15.3%
    65–74 years 11.5% 4.3%
    75 years and over 1.7% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Handyperson Total employment
    Female 3.8% 48.5%
    Male 96.2% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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