Production Manager (Mining)
Shortage Now
States / territories with a shortage signal
Snapshot
Median salary
A$146,500
Full-time annual
People employed
10,900
Estimated workforce
Shortage signal
No shortage (national)
Categories identify where a shortage occurs; they are not a severity score.
What you actually do
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the production activities of a mining operation, including physical and human resources.
Alternative titles
Mine Manager · Mine Superintendent
Specialisations
Skills & main tasks
Official main tasks
- Plans and develops strategies for the production activities of a mining operation, and organises and coordinates the allocation of physical and human resources
- Directs and controls the implementation of production plans and schedules
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of mining production activities
- Develops and implements quality control measures for mining production, and ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations
- May oversee short-term mine design activities
Where people work
State / territory distribution
Highest education
Share of workers
Education & work pattern
Part-time
5%
Female rate
14%
Median age
45
2030 & 2035 employment outlook
to 2030
+9%
5,604 projected jobs
to 2035
+17%
10,452 projected jobs
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OSCA skill level 1
A classification attribute describing the occupation; it is not a personal eligibility or qualification decision.
Official VET pathways
Diploma of Surface Operations Management
Progression pathway
Diploma of Minerals Processing
Progression pathway
Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Management
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management
Progression pathway
Certificate III in Resource Processing
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Surface Extraction 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
Diploma of Drilling Operations
Progression pathway
Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Drilling Management
Progression pathway
Diploma of Production Management
Transferable skills
Related study options
Bachelor
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Live signal from SEEK, Indeed & moreCurrent vacancy signal
QLD · May 2026
265
ACT · May 2026
24
VIC · May 2026
290
NT · May 2026
25
SA · May 2026
69
NSW · May 2026
364
Where could this career take you?
Compare state-level shortage signals, salary context, study options and visa information for Production Manager (Mining).
Regional demand
Largest employment base
#1 Melbourne - South East
2,830 estimated employed
- 1
Melbourne - South East
2,830 employed
VIC
-0.04%
year on year
- 2
Melbourne - West
2,451 employed
VIC
-4.96%
year on year
- 3
Perth - South West
2,357 employed
WA
+4.48%
year on year
- 4
Melbourne - Outer East
2,080 employed
VIC
+8.28%
year on year
- 5
Perth - South East
1,980 employed
WA
+14.72%
year on year
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Ranked by current shortage signal and projected employment growth.
Workers in this occupation
4,585
Moved in from another occupation
705
Moved to another occupation
420
Recommendation score: shortage = 2 points, no shortage = 1 point, plus 1 point for each 10% of projected growth to 2035.
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3
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- 2
3
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- 3
3
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Data status
- Classification
- OSCA 132233
- 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. A missing CSOL flag is not a finding of visa ineligibility; check the current Home Affairs list.