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Mining Storeperson / Warehouse Assistant
Receives, checks, stores and issues parts and consumables for a mine, maintenance crew or remote village.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$72k–$90kGross, generally before super
Common roster context8/6 and 2/1 are possible; some stores roles are residential or town-based.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Receives, checks, stores and issues parts and consumables for a mine, maintenance crew or remote village. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Receive and reconcile freight
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Label and locate parts
- 03
Issue inventory against requests
- 04
Maintain stock records
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Inspect and escalate damaged goods
The assets
Equipment and systems
- 01
Inventory systems
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Scanners
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Pallet-handling equipment
- 04
Forklift only when licensed and assigned
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
- 01
Employer screening and site induction
- 02
LF high-risk work licence if the role operates a forklift
- 03
Driver licence where the job requires site vehicles
- 04
Dangerous-goods training only for assigned goods and tasks
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
- 01
Warehouse, retail stock or logistics accuracy
- 02
Inventory software exposure
- 03
Safe freight handling
- 04
Documented discrepancy resolution
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
- 01
Target contractors, operators and village logistics teams
- 02
Show transferable inventory and customer-service work
- 03
Obtain LF only when consistently requested for target roles
- 04
Build site systems and critical-spares knowledge
Earning context
What tends to move pay
- 01
Forklift or specialist handling
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Critical-spares responsibility
- 03
Roster and location
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Contractor versus operator
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
- 01
Is the quoted figure base salary, total cash or a package including super?
- 02
Which roster, shift length and point of hire does the offer assume?
- 03
How are overtime, nights, public holidays, allowances, bonus and travel treated?
Progression
Possible next moves.
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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.