Production Manager (Mining) - ASCO 1222-13

Specialisations/Job Titles

  • Mine Superintendent

Tasks & Duties

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

Entry 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.

This can be relevant when applying for temporary business sponsorship, and in some cases in applying for skills assessment.

Skilled Occupations List

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List. You could consider applying for Skilled Migration to Australia.

If you nominated the occupation of Production Manager (Mining), you would score 50 points for skill in the skilled migration points test.

Migration Occupations in Demand List

This occupation is not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List.

Employer Nomination Scheme

An Australian business can sponsor you for a permanent visa Employer Nomination). The occupation of Production Manager (Mining) is on the gazetted list of occupations approved for ENS visas.

Temporary Business Sponsorship

An Australian or overseas business can sponsor you for a temporary visa lasting for up to 4 years (subclass 457 visa - see Temporary Business Sponsorship). The occupation of Production Manager (Mining) is on the gazetted list of occupations approved for temporary business sponsorship.