Mine Deputy
ANZSCO 312913
7,400
5%
7%
45 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Mine Deputies oversee the safety of mining operations and supervise Miners.
What they typically 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.
- Discusses work in progress and consults with contractors, engineers, geologists and surveyors.
- Prepares reports on work in progress.
- Supervises work involving explosives.
- Ensures safety and environmental standards are being meet and maintained.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Mine Deputy.
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Diploma of Drilling Operations
RII50620 · AQF 5 · 9 providers
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Certificate IV in Underground Metalliferous Mining Operations
RII40320 · AQF 4 · 6 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Drilling Management
RII60415 · AQF 6 · 5 providers
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Certificate IV in Resource Processing
RII40520 · AQF 4 · 11 providers
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Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations
RII40426 · AQF 4 · 11 providers