Could you become a Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer?
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What this job is
A musical instrument maker or repairer constructs, modifies, and restores musical instruments using hand tools, woodworking equipment, and specialised materials. Working in a workshop or small studio, they interpret client requirements, diagnose faults in damaged instruments, and apply technical knowledge of acoustics and instrument design to deliver instruments that meet professional performance standards.
Pay
A$1,844 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
- Active Listeningcore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Customer Needs Assessmentcore
- Inventory Trackingcore
- Invoicing and Billing Administrationcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Time Managementcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Acoustics
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Complaint Handling
- Negotiation
- Process Improvement Identification
- Record Management
- Supplier Communication
- Written Communication