Other Construction and Mining Labourers
VET / TAFE Declining · ANZSCO skill level 4 · occupation 8219
Other Construction and Mining Labourers includes occupations such as Crane Chasers, Driller's Assistants, Laggers, Mining Support Workers and Surveyor's Assistants.
People employed8,900
Projected growth-0.4%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+5.6%per year
Median age35
Female share9%
How do you get there?
Highest qualification held by people in this job: 7.3% university · 38.1% vet / tafe · 50% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).
Where these jobs are
WA 40.9% · NSW 17.6% · QLD 17.2% · VIC 12.5% · SA 6.9% · TAS 2% · NT 1.7% · ACT 1.2%
Top industries
Mining · Construction · Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.