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ANZSCO 721215Updated 2026-01-29
Grader Operator
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 721215OSCA 741235
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 109k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2110
Salary range: AUD 99k-AUD 120k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
26.4%
QLD
22.4%
NSW
21.2%
WA
Education mix
42%
year 10 and below
30.4%
certificate iii/ iv
11.3%
year 12
Role overview
Grader Operators operate graders to spread and level materials in construction projects.
What you do
- • Prepares and positions plant for operation.
- • Selects, fits and removes attachments.
- • Operates controls to move earth, rock, rubble, soil and other materials.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: year 10 and below (42%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Monitors operation of plant and adjusts controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation, and ensures safety of other workers.
- • Operates controls to move earth, rock, rubble, soil and other materials.
- • Prepares and positions plant for operation.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2110
Annual median: AUD 109k
Range: AUD 99k-AUD 120k