Panel Beater

Victoria's automotive trades sector

There are approximately 12,100 panel beaters nationwide with Victoria's share at approximately 2,840.

Victoria is currently offering visa sponsorship for panel beater.

Earning potential

According to the Australian Government's Job Search website, average gross weekly wages for a panel beater are approximately A$904.

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

There is no licensing or registration requirement for panel beaters in Victoria.

Employers

Panel beaters are employed with service stations and crash repairers. They may also work in car manufacturing, sales or as loss assessors in insurance companies.

Industry contacts

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

The following bodies may be relevant:

  • Automotive Training Australia is a national body, overseeing training and standards in the automotive industry. It provides skill recognition services and jobs information
  • The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) represents small and medium sized businesses in the Victorian motor industry. It provides advice, technical assistance and jobs information.

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 panel beaters, 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 Panel Beater Assessment Information Sheet.

Last updated: 15 July 2009

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State Government of Victoria