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OSCA 741936Updated 2026-01-29

Road Roller Operator

National shortage level: Strong

ANZSCO 721915OSCA 741936

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 95k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1840
Salary range: AUD 86k-AUD 105k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

38.7%
QLD
26.2%
NSW
17.3%
WA

Education mix

42.9%
year 10 and below
24.3%
certificate iii/ iv
19.2%
year 12

Role overview

Road Roller Operators operate power-driven rollers to prepare surfaces for roads, runways and car parks.

What you do
  • Drives roller over surface until desired condition is obtained.
  • Maintains equipment.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: year 10 and below (42.9%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Drives roller over surface until desired condition is obtained.
    • Maintains equipment.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1840
    Annual median: AUD 95k
    Range: AUD 86k-AUD 105k