Lead people, work controls and handovers across a wider scope; statutory appointment and licence duties must be checked separately.
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Mining Supervisor
Leads a defined crew or work front, translating the plan into safe, controlled execution while managing people, interfaces and changing conditions.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$150k–$210kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextOften 8/6, 7/7 or 2/1; discipline and operation determine coverage.
Typical work settingFrontline crew safety & delivery
Supplied rate guide · 28 September 2026
Indicative hourly rates.
These day and night / campaign ranges are separate from the annual band. They are broad comparisons, not an offer or an award minimum.
- Day / project
- $78–$98/hr
- Night / campaign
- $90–$115/hr
Check the applicable award or enterprise agreement, paid hours, penalties, allowances and super in the actual offer. Find an agreement ↗
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Leads a defined crew or work front, translating the plan into safe, controlled execution while managing people, interfaces and changing conditions. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
- 01
Allocate people and tasks
- 02
Confirm controls and competence
- 03
Coordinate permits, equipment and interfaces
- 04
Monitor quality and progress
- 05
Respond to incidents and changing conditions
- 06
Complete handovers and performance conversations
The assets
Equipment and systems
- 01
Work management systems
- 02
Daily plans
- 03
Permit and isolation systems
- 04
Production or maintenance reports
- 05
Radios and shift handovers
- 06
Risk and incident systems
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
- 01
Deep credibility in the supervised work
- 02
Leadership and risk-management competence
- 03
Statutory eligibility and written appointment only where the position requires it
- 04
Operator-specific supervisor training
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
- 01
Crew size and scope
- 02
Decisions under changing conditions
- 03
Quality, safety and schedule interfaces
- 04
Coaching, escalation and verifiable outcomes
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
- 01
Build strong technical or operational performance
- 02
Lead small tasks or act in relief
- 03
Develop planning, communication and accountability evidence
- 04
Complete role-specific and statutory requirements
Earning context
What tends to move pay
- 01
Crew and scope
- 02
Statutory appointment
- 03
Discipline and operational risk
- 04
Roster, bonus and additional-hours treatment
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
- 01
Is the quoted figure base salary, total cash or a package including super?
- 02
Which roster, shift length and point of hire does the offer assume?
- 03
How are overtime, nights, public holidays, allowances, bonus and travel treated?
- 04
Is this a statutory appointment, and what exact area, shift and workforce does it cover?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Leads several crews or supervisors and owns a broader operating or maintenance area and its performance.
Related role band: $190k–$280kLead people, work controls and handovers across a wider scope; statutory appointment and licence duties must be checked separately.
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Some hourly guides were supplied and have not been independently validated role by role; others show selected advertised examples. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 28 September 2026.