Specialisations

Not applicable

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

 

Job Description & Tasks

Plans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals from the earth.

• conducts preliminary surveys of mineral deposits, with geologists or prospectors to determine the feasibility of ore extraction
• determines the most suitable methods of ore extraction taking account of such factors as depth of over burden, and attitude and physical characteristics of deposits and surrounding strata
• determines the safety of processes, order of extraction, safety of mine walls, evaluates the risk of slippage and advises on the prevention of slippage and rock falls
• prepares plans for tunnels and chambers, location and construction of mine shafts, layout of mine development, and the application of appropriate mining techniques often using computer modelling
• plans and coordinates the utilisation of labour and equipment consistent with efficiency, statutory, safety and environmental conditions
• conducts formal and informal reviews of mining operations
• prepares operation and project estimates and controls expenditure when mines come into production
• consults with geologists and other engineers on the design, selection and provision of machines, facilities and systems for mining, infrastructure such as access roads, water and power supplies, and protection or restoration of the environment

 

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 included in the Migration Occupations in Demand List. You must have 12 months work experience in this occupation or a closely related occupation to claim the available 15 or 20 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;
Victoria
Western Australia
South Australia
Northern Territory

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.