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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Loader Operator generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working in this industry has dropped slightly in recent years. There are currently 5,200 people employed as a Loader Operator in Australia, compared to 6,300 five years ago. Loader Operators may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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A Certificate II in Harvesting and Haulage is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Loader Operator. This course will give you the skills to work on a forestry harvest crew and allows you to specialise in areas such as harvest operations, fire control, warehousing, grading and testing, safety, quality and business administration.
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Further reading
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1st August 2022All loader operator courses
- FWP20122 Certificate II in Forest Operations
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- RII20220 Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
- RII20520 Certificate II in Resource Processing
- RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
- RII30220 Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
- RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
- RIICBS303E Conduct Materials Transfer Vehicle Operations
- RIIHAN307E Operate a Vehicle Loading Crane
- RIIHAN309F Conduct Telescopic Materials Handler Operations
- RIIMPO208F Operate Support Equipment
- RIIMPO304E Conduct Wheel Loader Operations
- RIIMPO309F Conduct Wheeled Dozer Operations
- RIIMPO318F Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations
- RIIMPO321F Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations
- RIIMPO322E Conduct Civil Construction Tracked Front End Loader Operations
- RIIUND207E Conduct Underground Lifting Operations
- TLID0012 Operate a Vehicle-Mounted Loading Crane
- TLIF0025 Follow Work Health and Safety Procedures
Loader Operator careers
A Loader Operator uses loading equipment to move materials around a site. You might operate a range of machinery and use your skills to operate controls safely and effectively. Loader Operators may use various attachments to work on different activities. You might work in industries such as forestry, mining or earthmoving.
Loader Operators should have strong technical skills and be able to work well in a team environment. It’s important that you are safety focused and can follow correct procedures at all times. Loader Operators may work a variety of shifts and may change locations often. You’ll need to be able to manage your time well and communicate clearly with colleagues.
