Leads several crews or supervisors and owns a broader operating or maintenance area and its performance.
Related role band: $190k–$280kPlanning & leadership · Leadership
Superintendent or maintenance leader
Leads a maintenance area or several crews through performance, resource and risk decisions above day-to-day supervision.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$190k–$280kGross, 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.
Leads a maintenance area or several crews through performance, resource and risk decisions above day-to-day supervision. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Set priorities and capability requirements
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Manage supervisors and work interfaces
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Review risk, cost and asset outcomes
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Asset plans and budgets
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Backlog and performance reports
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People and assurance systems
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Strong discipline and people leadership
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Defined authority and reporting lines
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Any statutory appointment separately confirmed
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Area, teams and budget
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Strategic and operational decisions
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Verified improvement and control outcomes
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Lead a crew or specialist team
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Own cross-area planning and risk
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Progress through superintendent succession
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–$320kDirects 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.