Drainer

Victoria's plumbing sector

There are approximately 77,000 plumbers in Australia, with Victoria's share at approximately 22,400.

Victoria is currently offering visa sponsorship for drainers.

Earning potential

According to the Australian Government's Job Search website, average gross weekly wages for a drainer are A$900.

Wages will vary according to your level of skill and qualification. For more information about your wage earning potential, visit some of the specialty jobseeker sites listed below under finding a job.

Licensing and registration

Drainers must be registered to work in Victoria. For information contact:

Plumbing Industry Commission

450 Burke Road, Camberwell
VIC, 3124, AUS
Tel: +61 3 9889 2211
Website: www.pic.vic.gov.au

Employers

Drainers may work for small firms or be self-employed. Drainers (or drainlayers) may also be employed by federal or state government departments involved in public works. Many go on to become technical representatives, building supervisors and construction managers.

Industry contacts

Professional bodies and industry associations are a good source of information about drainers in Victoria.

The following bodies may be relevant:

Tip

We strongly advise you not to apply for jobs until your visa to live and work in Australia has been issued. The visa application process can take many months, and employers are unlikely to choose you for a job if you do not know when you will arrive in Australia.

Finding a job

To search for Victorian recruiters who specialise in drainers, visit the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association's Member Index.

For more general information on Victoria’s job market, including where and how to find jobs, and workplace culture, visit our Working & Employment section.

Migrating to Victoria

To find out about how to migrate to Australia, including information about visa nomination from the Victorian Government, visit our Visas & Immigrating section.

Skill Assessment Information

In order to migrate to Victoria, you will also need to have your skills assessed as part of the application process. For more information, see the Drainer Assessment Information Sheet.

Last updated: 15 July 2009

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State Government of Victoria