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ANZSCO 312913Updated 2026-01-29
Mine Deputy
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 156k
Weekly earnings: AUD 3010
Salary range: AUD 141k-AUD 172k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
40%
WA
28.5%
QLD
19.7%
NSW
Education mix
48.7%
certificate iii/ iv
12.7%
year 10 and below
12%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Mine Deputies oversee the safety of mining operations and supervise Miners.
What you do
- • Prepares designs, plans and schedules for mining operations.
- • Determines the equipment that is to be utilised.
- • Co-ordinates work in progress on the mine site.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (48.7%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Co-ordinates work in progress on the mine site.
- • Determines the equipment that is to be utilised.
- • Discusses work in progress and consults with contractors, engineers, geologists and surveyors.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 3010
Annual median: AUD 156k
Range: AUD 141k-AUD 172k