Planning & leadership · Specialist
Mining Maintenance Planner
Turns maintenance demand into executable work by defining scope, labour, parts, tools, permits, access and quality requirements before scheduling.
Indicative 2026 pay$120k–$165kAnnual gross, generally before super
Common roster contextCommonly 5/2, 8/6 or residential; shutdown planners may work project rosters.
Work environmentsFixed plant · Mobile fleets · Shutdown planning · Central maintenance teams
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Turns maintenance demand into executable work by defining scope, labour, parts, tools, permits, access and quality requirements before scheduling. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Validate work requests
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Build job scopes and estimates
- 03
Identify parts, labour and tools
- 04
Plan permits, access and isolations
- 05
Maintain job plans and backlog quality
- 06
Review feedback and improve repeat work
The assets
Equipment and systems
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CMMS or EAM systems
- 02
Bills of materials
- 03
Drawings and manuals
- 04
Maintenance strategies
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Backlog reports
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Shutdown schedules
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
- 01
Strong trade, technical or maintenance background
- 02
Competence in the site's work management system
- 03
Planning and scheduling knowledge
- 04
Asset and work-front credibility
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
- 01
Asset and job scope
- 02
Constraints identified before execution
- 03
Estimate and materials quality
- 04
Feedback incorporated and backlog outcome
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
- 01
Build hands-on maintenance depth
- 02
Learn work orders and maintenance systems
- 03
Take on planning support or relief work
- 04
Develop job-plan quality and stakeholder trust
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Asset and CMMS depth
- 02
Shutdown or execution accountability
- 03
Roster and site presence
- 04
Trade versus engineering background
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is the quoted figure base salary, total cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, shift length and point of hire does the offer assume?
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How are overtime, nights, public holidays, allowances, bonus and travel treated?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Progression depends on demonstrated competence, vacancies, performance, qualifications and any appointment requirements. It is not automatic.
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining market guides, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Last reviewed 17 September 2026.