Broaden service duties, quality checks and informal coaching before taking responsibility for a team.
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Mining Production Support Labourer
Provides general site or processing support under supervision, with exact work and equipment authority set by the employer.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$65k–$95kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextProject, 8/6 and 2/1 patterns occur; shift length and continuity vary.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Provides general site or processing support under supervision, with exact work and equipment authority set by the employer. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Maintain work-area housekeeping
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Handle materials using approved methods
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Support basic cleaning and preparation
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Spot only when trained and authorised
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Report hazards and equipment defects
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Cleaning and hand tools
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Material-handling aids
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Site radios
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Plant only after training and verification
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Site induction, screening and role-specific training
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White Card when carrying out construction work
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Driver licence and task tickets where the vacancy requires them
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No automatic authority to operate heavy plant
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Industrial labouring or outdoor work
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Safe manual handling
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Following procedures and supervision
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Reliable shift attendance
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Search advertised labourer, plant utility and production-support roles
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Show transferable work and safety evidence
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Complete only assigned training
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Seek supervised operator development if available
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Scope and classification
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Roster and overtime
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Site location
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Casual versus permanent status
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.
Develop supervised equipment experience and pass employer verification for each machine, method and work area.
Operates one or more production or ancillary machines while managing interactions, ground conditions, defects and mine traffic rules.
Related role band: $105k–$160kCoordinate daily work and coach a small team while the supervisor retains the assigned accountabilities.
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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.