Overview
EMPLOYED
7,400
PART-TIME SHARE
5%
FEMALE SHARE
7%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
45
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Mine Deputies oversee the safety of mining operations and supervise Miners.
Tasks
- 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
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Mine Deputies | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 95% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 63 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Mine Deputies 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
19.7%
Victoria
3.5%
Queensland
28.5%
South Australia
5.7%
Western Australia
40.0%
Tasmania
1.4%
Northern Territory
1.2%
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 Deputies | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 45 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 7% | 49% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Mine Deputies |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 1.8 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 5.6 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 12.0 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 48.7 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 10.5 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 12.7 |
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