ANZSCO 82172.0Low RiskShortage

Structural Steel Construction Workers

Construction and Mining Labourers · Construction and Mining Labourers

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Median Weekly Pay

$2,910

Full-time workers

Employment

26,100

Total workers

10yr Growth

+4.6%

Projected to 2035

Shortage Status

Shortage

Key Insight

Structural Steel Construction Workers is IN SHORTAGE and has LOW AI risk — a strong outlook for workers in this field.

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation11.0%
Augmentation41.0%

Key Tasks

  • Erecting lifting tackles by attaching pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, and installing cables and attaching counterweights
  • Attaching slinging gear to hoisting equipment and objects to be moved using clamps, hooks, bolts and knots
  • Fitting and bolting tubes, support braces and components to form bases and build up scaffolding
  • Lifting and positioning sections of scaffolding
  • Measuring, cutting, bending and fitting welded wire mesh into concrete areas to be mesh-reinforced
  • Fixing mesh and reinforcing steel into position in formwork for concrete pours
  • Setting up winches and rigging equipment to raise and position girders, plates, columns and other steel units
  • Erecting guard rails, guy wires, ropes and clears, laying planks and hanging safety nets

Employment Projections to 2035

Median Age

34

Female Share

3.0%

Part-Time Share

8.0%

Skill Level

4 / 5