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Supply, warehouse or storeperson
Keeps critical parts and consumables available through receiving, storage, inventory accuracy and issue to site crews.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$80k–$125kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextSite positions often use 8/6 or 5/2/4/3; city, residential and hybrid arrangements also occur.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Keeps critical parts and consumables available through receiving, storage, inventory accuracy and issue to site crews. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Receive and reconcile freight
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Maintain locations and stock accuracy
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Issue and preserve parts for planned work
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Inventory and purchasing systems
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Scanners and storage equipment
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Forklifts only when licensed
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Warehouse and inventory competence
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LF licence only if operating a forklift
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Dangerous-goods training for assigned goods
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Inventory and goods scope
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Discrepancy resolution
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Urgent and planned issue reliability
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Build storeperson or logistics experience
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Learn mine critical spares and systems
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Progress to inventory control
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.
Receives, checks, stores and issues parts and consumables for a mine, maintenance crew or remote village.
Related role band: $72k–$90kSources goods or services and manages commercial obligations for a mine, project or maintenance portfolio.
Related role band: $120k–$180kProgression 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.