Planning & leadership · Leadership
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 pay$150k–$210kAnnual gross, generally before super
Common roster contextOften 8/6, 7/7 or 2/1; discipline and operation determine coverage.
Work environmentsProduction · Maintenance · Shutdowns · Projects and site services
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
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Allocate people and tasks
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Confirm controls and competence
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Coordinate permits, equipment and interfaces
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Monitor quality and progress
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Respond to incidents and changing conditions
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Complete handovers and performance conversations
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Work management systems
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Daily plans
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Permit and isolation systems
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Production or maintenance reports
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Radios and shift handovers
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Risk and incident systems
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Deep credibility in the supervised work
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Leadership and risk-management competence
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Statutory eligibility and written appointment only where the position requires it
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Operator-specific supervisor training
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Crew size and scope
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Decisions under changing conditions
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Quality, safety and schedule interfaces
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Coaching, escalation and verifiable outcomes
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Build strong technical or operational performance
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Lead small tasks or act in relief
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Develop planning, communication and accountability evidence
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Complete role-specific and statutory requirements
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Crew and scope
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Statutory appointment
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Discipline and operational risk
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Roster, bonus and additional-hours treatment
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?
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Is this a statutory appointment, and what exact area, shift and workforce does it cover?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Progression depends on demonstrated competence, vacancies, performance, qualifications and any appointment requirements. It is not automatic.
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining market guides, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Last reviewed 17 September 2026.