Specialisations

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

Job Description & Tasks

Plans, administers and reviews the production activities of a mining operation to optimise resource use, minimise costs and maintain quality standards.

• directs the formulation of mining production strategies, policies and plans
• plans production schedules and labour and material input requirements to meet output quantity, quality and timing specifications
• ensures conduct of plant maintenance programs and availability of parts and tooling to meet production deadlines
• coordinates the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements
• conducts research and applies new and improved methods and products to mine production
• oversees the acquisition and installation of new machinery
• monitors production costs and adjusts processes and resources to minimise costs
• controls the preparation of production records and reports

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List and can be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List and is not eligible for MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through CMS or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;
Western Australia

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.