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What this job is
A construction rigger sets up, operates, and maintains lifting and hoisting equipment on building and civil engineering sites. They plan and execute rigging operations to safely position heavy materials, structural components, and plant, working within the constraints of site conditions, load capacity limits, and Safe Work Australia guidelines.
Pay
A$2,910 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Dispatch Documentation
- Freight Coordination
- Quality Assurance and Checking
- Stakeholder Communication
- Written Communication