OSCA 899434

Tyre Fitter

Overview

  • Employed persons

    6,700

  • Employment status

    83.8% Full time

    16.2% Part time

  • Median age

    32 years

  • Employment by sex

    1.2% Female

    98.9% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    6.7%

  • Main employing industry

    Other Services

Indicator Tyre Fitter Total employment
Employed persons 6,700 12,049,400
Median age 32 years 40 years
Full-time share 83.8% 64.2%
Part-time share 16.2% 35.8%
Female employment share 1.2% 48.5%
Male employment share 98.9% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 6.7% 2.2%
Main employing industry Other Services Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Tyre Fitters fit, repair and replace tyres on motor vehicles.

What the occupation involves

  • Inspects tyres on motor vehicles to determine the need for repairs or replacements
  • Moves vehicles onto raising platforms or other lifting devices, or uses a jack to raise vehicles for wheel removal
  • Removes or dismounts old tyres, and fits and mounts new or repaired tyres from vehicles using appropriate tools and equipment
  • Repairs punctured and damaged tyres using patching materials and vulcanising equipment
  • Balances tyres using wheel balancing machines to ensure smooth and even rotation
  • Inflates tyres to recommended pressure levels using air compressors or other inflation equipment
  • Aligns and adjusts wheel and tyre assemblies to ensure proper alignment and handling
  • Rotates tyres on vehicles to promote even wear and extend tyre life

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

  • Wheel Aligner

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

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Tyre Fitter Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Other Services 45.6% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Retail Trade 23.4% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Manufacturing 8.4% Construction 8.9%
    Wholesale Trade 8.1% Education and Training 8.8%
    Mining 6.7% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 2.1% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Construction 0.6% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.1% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 0.1% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing <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

      25.6%

    • Victoria

      18.9%

    • Queensland

      26.0%

    • South Australia

      8.9%

    • Tasmania

      2.6%

    • Northern Territory

      1.0%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      0.9%

    Tyre Fitter Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,700 25.6% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 1,300 18.9% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 1,800 26.0% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 600 8.9% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 1,100 16.2% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 170 2.6% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 60 1.0% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 60 0.9% 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

    Tyre Fitter

    Total employment

    Age group Tyre Fitter Total employment
    15–24 years 25.3% 14.3%
    25–34 years 31.4% 22.7%
    35–44 years 20.2% 22.3%
    45–54 years 13.5% 20.4%
    55–64 years 8.2% 15.3%
    65–74 years 1.2% 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 Tyre Fitter Total employment
    Female 1.2% 48.5%
    Male 98.9% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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