Fabrication, lifting & SMP · Entry
Mining Trade Assistant
Supports qualified trades on shutdown, construction and maintenance work fronts without crossing into licensed or trade-only work.
Indicative 2026 pay$85k–$125kAnnual gross, generally before super
Common roster contextCommonly 2/1, 8/6 or short shutdown campaigns; project patterns vary.
Work environmentsFixed-plant maintenance · Shutdowns · SMP construction · Workshops
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Supports qualified trades on shutdown, construction and maintenance work fronts without crossing into licensed or trade-only work. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Stage tools, materials and consumables
- 02
Maintain housekeeping and access
- 03
Assist with basic removal and installation tasks under direction
- 04
Support barricading, spotting and work-front controls
- 05
Complete pre-starts and task documentation
- 06
Escalate defects and scope outside authority
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Hand and power tools
- 02
Material-handling aids
- 03
Barricades and signage
- 04
Cleaning equipment
- 05
Basic measuring tools
- 06
Site radios
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
- 01
Construction induction where the work is construction
- 02
Site medical, drug and alcohol and induction requirements
- 03
Task-specific training and verified competence
- 04
Driver licence and working-at-heights or confined-space evidence where the assignment requires it
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Industrial or labouring reliability
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Tools and materials handled safely
- 03
Instructions and boundaries followed
- 04
Crew, work front and referee who observed the work
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
- 01
Build reliable labouring or industrial experience
- 02
Complete only the tickets repeatedly requested for target jobs
- 03
Enter through shutdown, workshop or project support
- 04
Record assets, tasks and qualified people supported
Earning context
What tends to move pay
- 01
Casual versus permanent engagement
- 02
Shutdown utilisation
- 03
Night shift and overtime
- 04
Tickets and demonstrated site experience
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?
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.