Removalist

Pack, carry and move furniture and boxes for people and businesses moving house or office.

What you do

You wrap and pack furniture, carry it safely and load it into a truck. You unload at the new place and set things up where the customer wants. The work is physical, so you learn safe lifting and use trolleys and straps.

SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026

Licences and tickets

New South Wales

Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
  • Car licence (class C)

    Issued by State and territory road transport agencies (for example Service NSW, VicRoads, Transport and Main Roads QLD)

    Licence

    Every state

    SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026

    How to get it
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
  • Medium rigid truck licence (class MR)

    Issued by State and territory road transport agencies (for example Service NSW, VicRoads, Transport and Main Roads QLD)

    Licence

    Every state

    The truck licence you need depends on the truck's weight. A Light Rigid (LR) licence covers rigid trucks over 4.5 tonnes and up to 8 tonnes GVM. A Medium Rigid (MR) licence covers 2-axle rigid trucks over 8 tonnes GVM.

    SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026

    How to get it

Common questions

What is the minimum pay for a Removalist?
Minimum casual rate (adult, Transport worker grade 1): $33.59 an hour. Under the Road Transport and Distribution Award 2020 (MA000038), from 1 July 2026. Last checked 10 Oct 2026.