Overview
EMPLOYED
10,900
PART-TIME SHARE
5%
FEMALE SHARE
14%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
45
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Mine Managers manage the production activities of mining operations.
Tasks
- Determines, implements and monitors production strategies, policies and plans
- Plans details of production activities in terms of output, quality, quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements
- Controls operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours, and supply of parts and tools
- Monitors production output and costs, adjusting the processes and resources to minimise costs
- Informs others about production matters
- Oversees the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment
- Directs research into production methods, recommending and implementing appropriate initiatives
- Controls the preparation of production records and reports
- Co-ordinates the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements
- Directs staff activities and monitors their performance
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Mine Managers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 95% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 54 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Mine Managers work in industries like:
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
14.8%
Victoria
5.9%
Queensland
25.9%
South Australia
6.0%
Western Australia
44.8%
Tasmania
1.3%
Northern Territory
1.0%
Australian Capital Territory
0.1%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Mine Managers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 45 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 14% | 49% |
Education
Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Mine Managers |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 15.5 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 25.0 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 16.3 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 25.1 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 7.0 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 2.2 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 5.4 |
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