Overview
EMPLOYED
4,100
PART-TIME SHARE
14%
FEMALE SHARE
4%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
31
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
-300
Summary
Timber and Wood Process Workers perform routine tasks in paper and pulp mills, sawmills, timber yards, and wood processing and timber products factories.
Tasks
- Rolling logs from trucks and conveyors to log decks, saw carriages and stacking bays
- Placing logs and wood billets onto conveyors and lathes for processing into chips, veneers and pulp
- Sorting and stacking timber during milling
- Placing timber for processing by machines and unloading cut timber from tail end of machines
- Assisting with setting up and operating plant and ancillary equipment used in the manufacture of sheets and boards
- Transporting processed wood products, such as plywood, chipboard sheets and panels, to work areas
- Clearing blockages in machines
- Assisting with measuring and cutting materials
- Packing and loading finished products for transportation
- Cleaning work areas, tools and equipment
Details
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Earnings and Hours
| Earnings and Hours | Timber and Wood Process Workers | All Occupations |
|---|---|---|
| Share of workers who work full-time hours | 86% | 69% |
| Average full-time hours worked per week | 41 hours | 44 hours |
| Median full-time earnings per week | N/A | $1,852 |
| Median hourly earnings | $41 | $47 |
Industries
Timber and Wood Process Workers work in industries like:
Important note:
These data (on an ANZSCO basis) will not be updated again. The ANZSCO‑based occupation pages and download file will remain available but will no longer receive updates.
JSA will release new OSCA‑based occupation profiles in mid‑2026.
Source:
Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2025, four-quarter average data, custom report.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
37.8%
Victoria
17.6%
Queensland
7.7%
South Australia
13.5%
Western Australia
12.0%
Tasmania
6.4%
Northern Territory
2.4%
Australian Capital Territory
2.5%
Important note:
These data (on an ANZSCO basis) will not be updated again. The ANZSCO‑based occupation pages and download file will remain available but will no longer receive updates.
JSA will release new OSCA‑based occupation profiles in mid‑2026.
Source:
ABS Labour Force Survey, Detailed, February 2026, Jobs and Skills Australia trend data.
Age and gender
| Age and Gender | Timber and Wood Process Workers | All Occupations |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 years | 39 years |
| Female share of employment | 4% | 48% |
Education
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| Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Timber and Wood Process Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 1.0 |
| Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 2.7 |
| Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 3.0 |
| Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 18.2 |
| Year 12 | 15.9 | 27.6 |
| Year 11 | 4.0 | 9.1 |
| Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 32.2 |
Occupation profiles data
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Occupation profiles data - February 2026.xlsx
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.