OSCA 132233

Production Manager (Mining)

Overview

  • Employed persons

    10,600

  • Employment status

    94.7% Full time

    5.3% Part time

  • Median age

    45 years

  • Employment by sex

    13.1% Female

    86.9% Male

    Highly male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    2.0%

  • Main employing industry

    Mining

Indicator Production Manager (Mining) Total employment
Employed persons 10,600 12,049,400
Median age 45 years 40 years
Full-time share 94.7% 64.2%
Part-time share 5.3% 35.8%
Female employment share 13.1% 48.5%
Male employment share 86.9% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Highly male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 2.0% 2.2%
Main employing industry Mining Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Production Managers (Mining) plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the production activities of a mining operation, including physical and human resources.

What the occupation involves

  • Plans and develops strategies for the production activities of a mining operation, and organises and coordinates the allocation of physical and human resources
  • Directs and controls the implementation of production plans and schedules
  • Monitors and evaluates the performance of mining production activities
  • Develops and implements quality control measures for mining production, and ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations
  • May oversee short-term mine design activities

Common occupation titles

  • Mine Manager
  • Mine Superintendent

Specialisations

  • Offshore Installation Manager (Mining)
  • Quarry Manager (Open Pit Mining)
  • Underground Mining Manager

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

Managers (1)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Production Manager (Mining) Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Mining 64.3% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 8.5% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Construction 6.7% Construction 8.9%
    Manufacturing 6.7% Education and Training 8.8%
    Wholesale Trade 3.2% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 1.9% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 1.2% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Public Administration and Safety 1.2% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Administrative and Support Services 1.1% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Other Services 0.9% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      15.2%

    • Victoria

      6.8%

    • Queensland

      25.6%

    • South Australia

      5.9%

    • Tasmania

      1.4%

    • Northern Territory

      1.0%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      0.2%

    Production Manager (Mining) Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,600 15.2% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 720 6.8% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 2,700 25.6% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 630 5.9% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 4,600 43.9% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 150 1.4% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 100 1.0% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 20 0.2% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Production Manager (Mining)

    Total employment

    Age group Production Manager (Mining) Total employment
    15–24 years 0.5% 14.3%
    25–34 years 13.4% 22.7%
    35–44 years 33.4% 22.3%
    45–54 years 31.7% 20.4%
    55–64 years 17.8% 15.3%
    65–74 years 2.9% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.3% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Production Manager (Mining) Total employment
    Female 13.1% 48.5%
    Male 86.9% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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