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What this job is
A stevedore operates cargo handling equipment and supervises the loading and unloading of ships at Australian ports and maritime terminals. They work on wharf or vessel decks to move containers, breakbulk cargo, and other goods using cranes, forklifts, and specialised rigging equipment, ensuring safe stowage and compliance with port authority regulations and vessel stability requirements.
Pay
A$1,696 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
- Dispatch Documentationcore
- Freight Coordinationcore
- Goods Receipt Processingcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Inventory Trackingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Delivery Scheduling
- Forklift Licence Coordination
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Stock Counting and Stocktake
- Supplier Communication
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- WorkCover Administration