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ANZSCO 711913Updated 2026-01-29
Sand Blaster
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 78k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1490
Salary range: AUD 70k-AUD 85k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
31.7%
QLD
23.3%
NSW
18.8%
VIC
Education mix
36%
year 10 and below
28.3%
certificate iii/ iv
19.6%
year 12
Role overview
Sand Blasters operate sandblasting machines to clean and grind metal products and other hard surfaces.
What you do
- • Prepares machines for operation by selecting and installing attachments and components for specialised functions.
- • Sets and operates controls used to regulate processing operations.
- • Starts machines and monitors operation to detect faults and ensure effectiveness of operation.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: year 10 and below (36%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Examines finished products for defects and variations.
- • Prepares machines for operation by selecting and installing attachments and components for specialised functions.
- • Sets and operates controls used to regulate processing operations.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1490
Annual median: AUD 78k
Range: AUD 70k-AUD 85k