The Highest Paying Jobs in Mining Right Now

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Chasing better pay? These are the most in-demand roles across mining and resources, all paying over $150,000 on average. Click a job title to explore live listings direct from employers.

Role TitleAverage SalaryJob Ads
Superintendent$198,697View jobs
Shift Supervisor$181,062View jobs
Mining Engineer$177,589View jobs
Production Supervisor$173,768View jobs
Maintenance Supervisor$170,431View jobs
Electrical Supervisor$168,762View jobs
Planning Engineer$168,018View jobs
Electrical Engineer$163,534View jobs
Reliability Engineer$162,849View jobs
Production Engineer$160,608View jobs
Mechanical Supervisor$160,036View jobs
Geotechnical Engineer$158,230View jobs
Supervisor$157,536View jobs
Project Engineer$156,615View jobs
Specialist$156,390View jobs
Mechanical Engineer$152,834View jobs
Underground Operator$152,462View jobs
Metallurgist$151,267View jobs
Planner$151,250View jobs
Electrician$150,530View jobs

Whether you’re aiming to move up the ladder or switch into a higher-paying role, these salaries show just how rewarding Australia’s mining and resources sector can be. Explore more opportunities on Atlam Group — where every job is sourced directly from employers, so you get the latest openings first.