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What this job is
An earthmoving labourer assists equipment operators and tradespeople on construction, mining, and civil engineering sites by performing manual and semi-skilled tasks related to earth movement, site preparation, and material handling. They work under supervision, operating basic plant and hand tools, maintaining site safety standards, and supporting larger-scale excavation and compaction operations across Australian mining, construction, and infrastructure projects.
Pay
A$1,827 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
- Inventory Tracking
- Multitasking