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Lubrication technician
Executes planned lubrication and contamination-control tasks that protect mechanical assets between major services.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$95k–$145kGross, generally before super
Common roster context8/6, 7/7, 2/1 and shutdown campaigns occur; workshop roles may be residential.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Executes planned lubrication and contamination-control tasks that protect mechanical assets between major services. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Apply correct lubricant and method to the asset
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Take and label oil samples
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Identify leaks and abnormal condition
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Lubrication routes and dispensers
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Oil sampling equipment
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CMMS and contamination-control gear
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Role training in lubricant selection and contamination control
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Site isolation and access competence
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Trade qualification only where the vacancy demands trade work
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Assets and lubrication route
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Sample integrity and defect reports
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Adherence to product and interval instructions
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Build service or maintenance-support experience
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Learn asset-specific lubrication plans
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Develop condition-monitoring and reliability skills
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.
Measures machine condition and reports evidence of developing faults so maintenance can intervene deliberately.
Related role band: $115k–$170kEnter supervised training toward the relevant trade; a support role alone does not confer the qualification or licence.
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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.