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What this job is
A mining engineer designs, develops and oversees extraction operations for metallic ores, coal, and other mineral deposits in Australian mines. They apply geological and engineering principles to assess ore bodies, plan pit layouts, design extraction sequences, and ensure safe and efficient recovery of minerals while managing environmental and regulatory compliance. They work across feasibility studies, operational planning, and site supervision in underground and open-pit mining environments.
Pay
A$3,518 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Improvement Identificationcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Address problems critically
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Negotiation
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Process Documentation
- Quality Assurance and Checking
- Reporting and Analytics
- Workload Self-Management