Top growing jobs in the industry are often VET aligned, with high workforce retention rates.
Occupations with the highest new workers expected within the mining industry
Occupations with highest new workers expected5 | New workers expected5 | Skill level9 | Annual median earnings10 | Retention rate11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Truck drivers | 330 | 4 | $69,628 | 85.9% |
Earthmoving plant operators | 220 | 4 | $77,412 | 85.6% |
Metal fitters and machinists | 90 | 3 | $94,744 | 89.2% |
Other stationary plant operators | 90 | 3,4 | $85,150 | 82.5% |
Production managers | 80 | 1 | $130,770 | 86.5% |
Bookkeepers | 70 | 3 | $76,419 | 83.3% |
Structural steel and welding trades workers | 50 | 3 | $79,737 | 87.7% |
Other building and engineering technicians | 40 | 2 | $136,401 | 86.1% |
Chemical, gas, petroleum and power generation plant operators | 20 | 3 | $178,500 | 85.4% |
Structural steel construction workers | 20 | 3,4 | $123,989 | 83.4% |
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