Lead people, work controls and handovers across a wider scope; statutory appointment and licence duties must be checked separately.
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Maintenance manager
Owns the maintenance strategy, people, budget and execution performance for a mine's assigned asset portfolio.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$210k–$320kGross, 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.
Owns the maintenance strategy, people, budget and execution performance for a mine's assigned asset portfolio. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Set maintenance priorities and standards
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Lead superintendents and technical specialists
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Review reliability, cost and risk
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Asset strategies and budgets
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CMMS and performance dashboards
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Workforce plans
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Broad maintenance and people leadership
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Engineering or trade background suited to assets
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Statutory duties only where separately appointed
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Portfolio, spend and workforce
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Major decision and trade-offs
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Sustained asset and safety outcomes
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Lead maintenance crews and an area
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Build strategy, budget and governance experience
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Take portfolio-wide accountability
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.
Lead people, work controls and handovers across a wider scope; statutory appointment and licence duties must be checked separately.
Compare roles and pay →Directs a defined mine construction, upgrade or shutdown project through scope, delivery, cost, risk and handover.
Related role band: $170k–$260kProgression 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.