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What this job is
A Meter Reader records consumption data from utility meters (electricity, gas, water) at residential and commercial properties across assigned routes. They use handheld devices or mobile applications to capture readings, verify meter conditions, and report faults or irregularities to utility providers. The role supports accurate billing cycles and helps identify usage anomalies or infrastructure issues in the distribution network.
Pay
A$1,433 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracycore
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- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
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