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ANZSCO 821714Updated 2026-01-29
Structural Steel Erector
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 821714OSCA 821733
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 139k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2670
Salary range: AUD 125k-AUD 153k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
28.7%
VIC
26.6%
NSW
17.5%
QLD
Education mix
40.5%
certificate iii/ iv
23%
year 10 and below
18.3%
year 12
Role overview
Structural Steel Erectors erect and dismantle structural steel frames of buildings and other structures.
What you do
- • Erects lifting tackles by attaching pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, and installs cables and attaches counterweights.
- • Attaches slinging gear to hoist equipment and objects to be moved using clamps, hooks, bolts and knots.
- • Fits and bolts tubes, support braces and components to form bases and build up scaffolding.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (40.5%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Attaches slinging gear to hoist equipment and objects to be moved using clamps, hooks, bolts and knots.
- • Erects guard rails, guy wires, ropes and clears, lays planks and hangs safety nets.
- • Erects lifting tackles by attaching pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, and installs cables and attaches counterweights.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2670
Annual median: AUD 139k
Range: AUD 125k-AUD 153k