Group
Occupation
631932 Materials Recycler
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
631932 Materials Recycler
Salvages materials from industrial, commercial, and private establishments for resale.
Alternative title
- Scrap Materials Buyer
Specialisations
- Automotive Dismantler
- Bottle Dealer
- Waste Recycler
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education
New Zealand
- Skill Level 5: NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education
Main tasks
- Identifies, collects, and assesses quality of recyclable materials from industrial, commercial, and private establishments
- Sorts and separates recyclable materials according to type and quality
- Cleans and prepares recyclable materials for resale
- Determines the market value of recyclable materials and negotiates prices with buyers
- Maintains records of materials collected, processed, and sold
- Implements and maintains recycling programs in collaboration with local authorities and businesses