Delivery Drivers

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  • Full Time Average
    Weekly Wage

    < $1,250
    Earnings for full-time employees before tax.

    The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.
  • Full Time/Part Time
    Split

    51%49%
    This shows the proportion of workers who work part-time.

    The information uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics definition of part-time, which is working less than 35 hours per week.
  • Currently Employed
    Workers

    84,900
    The total number of people employed in Australia in November 2025 for this occupation.

    It includes both full-time and part-time workers.
  • Future Job Openings
    Next Five Years

    10k - 25k
    An estimate of the number of job opportunities likely to be available over the next five years.

    It does not provide any guidance about the number of job seekers for this occupation.
  • Current
    Unemployment

    High
    The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labour force (employed plus unemployed).
    An occupation may have high unemployment but may also be experiencing shortages for particular skills.
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Career Details

Delivery Drivers drive vans and cars to deliver goods.

Most occupations in this field typically require a Certificate II or II qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • determining the destinations of goods and most appropriate delivery routes
  • manoeuvring vehicles into position for loading and unloading
  • assisting with loading to ensure goods are arranged for ease of delivery and safely secured to avoid damage
  • verifying loading documents
  • arranging and performing unloading operations and obtaining certification of deliveries
  • reporting vehicle maintenance needs
  • may receive payments for deliveries and arrange accounts

Occupation:

  • Delivery Driver


Delivery Driver


Alternative Title:

  • Van Driver

Drives a van or car to deliver goods. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations:

  • Fast Food Delivery Driver 
  • Grocery Deliverer 
  • Meals on Wheels Driver 
  • Taxi Truck Driver

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