Will AI replace Railway Track Workers in Australia?

Based on our analysis of official government data, Railway Track Workers has an AI exposure score of 2.2/10. This occupation has low AI automation risk.

What is the job outlook for Railway Track Workers in Australia?

Railway Track Workers currently employs 5,600 people in Australia. The projected 10-year employment growth is +1.2%. The current shortage status is: Shortage.

How much do Railway Track Workers earn in Australia?

Detailed earnings data for Railway Track Workers is not available in the current dataset.

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Railway Track Workers

Construction and Mining Labourers · Construction and Mining Labourers

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Low Risk

Median Weekly Pay

N/A

Full-time workers

Employment

5,600

Total workers

10yr Growth

+1.2%

Projected to 2035

Shortage Status

Shortage

Key Insight

Railway Track Workers is IN SHORTAGE and has LOW AI risk — a strong outlook for workers in this field.

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation12.0%

Augmentation44.0%

Key Tasks

•Spreading and tamping ballast to provide firm foundation for sleepers
•Cutting rails to length and grinding worn and rough rail ends
•Placing sleepers across roadbeds, and positioning and fastening rails on sleepers
•Drilling bolt holes, and bolting and welding rail sections
•Removing and replacing worn and damaged rails, sleepers and switches
•Cleaning and lubricating switches
•Examining track, lubricating wheel bearings on rolling stock and maintaining switch signal lamps
•Installing and repairing signals and other equipment
•May assist with the righting of derailed rolling stock