Miscellaneous Labourers

How to become a Trolley Collector

Collects supermarket trolleys from car parks and other areas, and returns them to the supermarket by hand or trailer. May drive a small tractor to tow the trolleys.

Main tasks

Collects supermarket trolleys from designated drop off areas and surrounding areas
Inspects and reports trolleys for damage or defects
Pushes or pulls trolleys manually or with a small tractor
Organises and arranges trolleys in customer collection areas for easy access
Cleans and maintains trolleys

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

Typical full-time pay: $80,236 a year
About 68,600 people work in this job group now, and about 71,500 are projected by 2035. (+4.2%)
AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

Questions people ask

How much does a Trolley Collector earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $80,236 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is a Trolley Collector a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 4% by 2035, from about 68,600 to about 71,500 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Trolley Collector?

Usually not. Only 11% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Will AI change the work of a Trolley Collector?

AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

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