Provides appointed electrical supervision in Western Australian mining. Eligibility, competence and a job title do not replace the mine operator's written appointment.
Related role band: $165k–$230kElectrical leadership · Leadership
Electrical supervisor
Leads licensed electrical work, schedules a crew and checks that access, testing and handover meet site requirements.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$155k–$215kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextSite rosters commonly include 8/6 or 2/1; project and Perth-based roles can differ.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Leads licensed electrical work, schedules a crew and checks that access, testing and handover meet site requirements. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Allocate competent people and work
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Coordinate permits, isolations and interfaces
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Review testing, quality and shift handovers
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Work packs and drawings
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Permit and isolation systems
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Crew and defect records
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Electrical trade and licence appropriate to supervised work
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Leadership and risk-management evidence
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Statutory appointment is separate where required
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Crew, assets and work scope
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Planning and escalation decisions
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Quality and handover outcomes
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Build licensed electrical depth
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Act as leading hand or relief supervisor
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Develop planning, coaching and accountability evidence
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Experience and verified scope
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Roster, location and shift pattern
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Employer, contract and allowances
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is this base salary, gross cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, point of hire, ordinary hours and overtime terms apply?
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What duties, equipment and written authorities are included in the offer?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Provides appointed electrical supervision in Western Australian mining. Eligibility, competence and a job title do not replace the mine operator's written appointment.
Related role band: $165k–$230kOwns the maintenance strategy, people, budget and execution performance for a mine's assigned asset portfolio.
Related role band: $210k–$320kProgression depends on demonstrated competence, vacancies, performance, qualifications and any appointment requirements. A related profile is a starting point, not a guarantee of that exact title or scope. Browse all 98 role profiles →
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 27 September 2026.