How to become a Tram Driver
Drives a tram to transport passengers on urban light rail networks.
Main tasks
- Operates tram controls and regulates speed
- Monitors traffic conditions and adjusts driving accordingly
- Announces stops and provides passenger information
- Reports mechanical or operational issues
Ways in
- TAFE and VET: Certificate III in Light Rail Driving (TLI31421)
- Licence or registration: Registration or licensing is required.
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- Typical full-time pay: $156,052 a year
- About 17,500 people work in this job group now, and about 18,600 are projected by 2035. (+6.3%)
- AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Tram Driver?
Ways in include: Certificate III in Light Rail Driving.
How much does a Tram Driver earn in Australia?
Median full-time pay is $156,052 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Is a Tram Driver a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 6% by 2035, from about 17,500 to about 18,600 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Tram Driver?
Usually not. Only 24% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Certificate III in Light Rail Driving.
Will AI change the work of a Tram Driver?
AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04