Mining Supervisor
Shortage Now
States / territories with a shortage signal
Snapshot
Median salary
A$156,400
Full-time annual
People employed
7,400
Estimated workforce
Shortage signal
No shortage (national)
Categories identify where a shortage occurs; they are not a severity score.
What you actually do
Oversees the safety of mining operations and supervises Miners.
Alternative titles
Mine Deputy · Mining Leading Hand
Specialisations
Skills & main tasks
Official main tasks
- Supervises and coordinates the work of Miners
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations and procedures in mining operations
- Inspects mining areas to identify potential hazards and risks
- Trains and educates miners on safety protocols and procedures
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of Miners in relation to safety practices
Where people work
State / territory distribution
Highest education
Share of workers
Education & work pattern
Part-time
5%
Female rate
7%
Median age
45
2030 & 2035 employment outlook
to 2030
+6%
2,522 projected jobs
to 2035
+12%
4,586 projected jobs
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OSCA skill level 2
A classification attribute describing the occupation; it is not a personal eligibility or qualification decision.
Registration or licensing
Registration or licensing is required.
Official VET pathways
Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner)
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Drilling Operations
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Underground Metalliferous Mining Operations
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Resource Processing
Progression pathway
Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
Progression pathway
Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations
Progression pathway
Diploma of Drilling Operations
Specialised training
Advanced Diploma of Drilling Management
Specialised training
Diploma of Surface Operations Management
Transferable skills
Diploma of Minerals Processing
Transferable skills
Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)
Transferable skills
Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management
Transferable skills
Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining
Transferable skills
Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Management
Transferable skills
Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management
Transferable skills
Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management
Transferable skills
Real jobs right now
Live signal from SEEK, Indeed & moreCurrent vacancy signal
QLD · May 2026
156
ACT · May 2026
2
VIC · May 2026
74
NT · May 2026
8
SA · May 2026
34
NSW · May 2026
110
Where could this career take you?
Compare state-level shortage signals, salary context, study options and visa information for Mining Supervisor.
Regional demand
Largest employment base
#1 Perth - North West
2,807 estimated employed
- 1
Perth - North West
2,807 employed
WA
+12.55%
year on year
- 2
Perth - South West
2,767 employed
WA
+0.36%
year on year
- 3
Perth - North East
2,063 employed
WA
+6.4%
year on year
- 4
Perth - South East
1,952 employed
WA
-7.88%
year on year
- 5
Central Queensland
1,782 employed
QLD
+1.83%
year on year
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Ranked by current shortage signal and projected employment growth.
Workers in this occupation
9,605
Moved in from another occupation
1,580
Moved to another occupation
790
Recommendation score: shortage = 2 points, no shortage = 1 point, plus 1 point for each 10% of projected growth to 2035.
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Data status
- Classification
- OSCA 313531
- Last updated
- Refresh pending
- Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia OSL · Jobs and Skills Australia DOM · ABS OSCA · OSCA 2024 — Jobs and Skills Australia
Labour-market data coverage
- Shortage signal and drivers: JSA Occupation Shortage List (ANZSCO unit group where applicable).
- Work profile, state distribution and education: JSA Occupation Profiles (ANZSCO mapped).
- Regional employment: JSA NERO, June 2026.
- Career-move observations: JSA DOM, last available 2020–21. Observed Australian worker transitions are not personalised recommendations; many contractors and sole traders are excluded, as are transitions below 10 workers.
- Vacancy signal: JSA Internet Vacancy Index, 3-month average (ANZSCO unit group).
- Employment outlook: JSA employment projections (ANZSCO unit group).
- Training pathways: JSA Training Occupation Pathways.
Data confidence: estimate.