Mining Supervisor
What the work is
Oversees the safety of mining operations and supervises Miners.
Would you enjoy the work?
These are the main tasks in the official description. Mark how each one sounds to you.
- 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
Try it
A simulation and a case study from this kind of work, set in a fictional open-cut mine in a remote region, with a crew on a long roster. They are fictional.
The kind of days you could have
Good days
- A shift ends with everyone safe and the crew hitting its targets
- A newer worker raises a hazard with you and you can show how much that matters
- You walk the pit at sunrise knowing you have checked everything that needed checking
Hard days
- Production pressure from above and a hazard found in front of you
- A long roster away from family, and a fatigue that is hard to see in yourself
- Dealing with a crew member who is not following the rules, in front of the others
Written by Career Calling as a general guide. Real roles vary by employer and place.
Work a mission
Step into a simulated workplace in this field, with a brief from your manager.
Description and tasks: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0 (opens another site), occupation 313531, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The skill guide above is our plain English summary.