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What this job is
A shot firer operates explosives in mining, quarrying, and civil construction sites to fragment rock and ore bodies. They prepare blast holes, load explosives according to blasting plans, and detonate charges using electronic or manual firing systems whilst managing safety protocols and environmental compliance.
Pay
A$2,908 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
- Attention to Detailcore
- Check borehole depthcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Data Entry and Accuracy
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Process Documentation
- Workload Self-Management