Leads a defined crew or work front, translating the plan into safe, controlled execution while managing people, interfaces and changing conditions.
Related role band: $150k–$210kPlanning & leadership · Leadership
Leading hand
Coordinates a small crew's tasks and quality on a work front while the appointed supervisor retains their defined accountability.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$135k–$185kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextOften 8/6 or 5/2/4/3 on site; shutdown and project coverage can change the pattern.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Coordinates a small crew's tasks and quality on a work front while the appointed supervisor retains their defined accountability. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Brief and allocate immediate tasks
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Check work readiness and progress
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Escalate changes and complete handover
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Daily plans
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Work packs and permits
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Crew communication systems
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Proven technical competence in the work led
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Employer clarification of delegated scope
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Site risk and communication competence
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Crew and work-front scope
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Coordination and escalation examples
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Verified quality and schedule results
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Become reliable in the core occupation
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Lead bounded tasks under supervision
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Build coaching and planning 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.
Leads a fitter or mobile maintenance crew through safe execution, quality checks and shift handover.
Related role band: $155k–$215kLeads licensed electrical work, schedules a crew and checks that access, testing and handover meet site requirements.
Related role band: $155k–$215kProgression 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.