Production Manager (Mining)
A Production Manager (Mining) manages mining production operations, overseeing extraction, processing, and output targets in surface or underground mines. Australia's mining industry is one of the world's largest and most diverse.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
High demand in WA, QLD, and NT mining regions; resource sector wages are among the highest in the country.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
| QLD | Queensland | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| NT | Northern Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Plan and manage daily and weekly mine production targets
- Supervise mining crews and manage shift operations
- Ensure compliance with mine safety legislation and company standards
- Monitor ore extraction quality, processing, and dispatch
Skills required
- Mine production planning and scheduling
- Mining operations and equipment management
- Mine safety legislation compliance
- Cost and productivity monitoring
Typical qualifications pathway
A bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a relevant engineering degree with mining experience is typical. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on STSOL, supporting subclasses 190 and 491. State nomination through WA or Queensland is a viable pathway given persistent mining sector demand For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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