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What this job is
A grader operator controls and manoeuvres a motor grader to level, shape, and compact earth and aggregate materials on construction sites, roads, and civil engineering projects. They operate the blade, scarifier, and other attachments to achieve specified grades and profiles while maintaining safety standards and responding to site supervision.
Pay
A$1,900 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
- Delivery Scheduling
- Dispatch Documentation
- Process Documentation
- Stakeholder Communication