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–$210kMechanical leadership · Leadership
Mechanical supervisor
Leads a fitter or mobile maintenance crew through safe execution, quality checks and shift handover.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$155k–$215kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextOften 8/6 or 2/1 on site, with residential and field-service variations.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Leads a fitter or mobile maintenance crew through safe execution, quality checks and shift handover. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Assign work to competent tradespeople
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Coordinate access, parts and permits
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Review repair quality and defects
The assets
Equipment and systems
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CMMS and work packs
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Permit systems
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Crew and handover records
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Mechanical trade and relevant asset depth
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Leadership and work-control capability
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Statutory appointment only where required for the position
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Crew size and assets
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Work and risk decisions
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Quality, backlog and coaching outcomes
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Build strong trade and leading-hand evidence
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Act as relief supervisor
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Develop planning and people 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.
Owns the maintenance strategy, people, budget and execution performance for a mine's assigned asset portfolio.
Related role band: $210k–$320kUses maintenance, condition and failure data to improve tactics and availability for a defined asset class.
Related role band: $140k–$200kProgression 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.