Lead people, work controls and handovers across a wider scope; statutory appointment and licence duties must be checked separately.
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Project manager
Directs a defined mine construction, upgrade or shutdown project through scope, delivery, cost, risk and handover.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$170k–$260kGross, 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.
Directs a defined mine construction, upgrade or shutdown project through scope, delivery, cost, risk and handover. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Define scope and delivery plan
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Coordinate engineering, contractors and permits
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Control changes, cost and handover
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Schedules and budgets
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Contracts and risk registers
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Quality and commissioning records
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Project delivery experience in the relevant asset domain
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Contract and stakeholder capability
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Technical sign-off and statutory authority stay with appointed specialists
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Project scope, budget and role
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Change and interface decisions
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Commissioning and acceptance outcome
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Own smaller project packages
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Build planning and commercial control
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Progress to multidisciplinary delivery
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.
Oversees multiple SMP work fronts, supervisors and contractors across a construction or major shutdown program.
Related role band: $195k–$285kOwns the maintenance strategy, people, budget and execution performance for a mine's assigned asset portfolio.
Related role band: $210k–$320kProgression 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.