Mining

Chemical and Materials Engineers design and prepare specifications for chemical process systems and the construction and operation of commercial-scale...

• Chemical Engineers
• Materials Engineers

Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators control the operation of chemical production equipment, pump gas and oil from wellheads,...

• Chemical Plant Operators
• Gas and Petroleum Operators
• Power Generation Plant Operators

Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators operate stationary and mobile cranes, hoists, lifts and winches to lift, move and place materials, equipment and peopl...

Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers assemble, position and operate drilling rigs and mining plant, and detonate explosives to extract materials from the ...

• Drillers
• Miners
• Shot Firers

Earthmoving Plant Operators operate plant to excavate earth, ore and rock, break up pavement, road, rock and obstructions, move and load earth, rock a...

• Earthmoving Plant Operators (General)
• Backhoe Operators
• Bulldozer Operators
• Excavator Operators
• Grader Operators
• Loader Operators

Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians assist in electrical engineering research, design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation...

• Electrical Engineering Draftspersons
• Electrical Engineering Technicians

Electricians design, assemble, install, test, commission, diagnose, maintain and repair electrical networks, systems, circuits, equipment, components,...

• Electricians (General)
• Electricians (Special Class)
• Lift Mechanics

Engineering Production Workers perform a range of production process tasks to refine and treat metals and mineral ore, fire ceramics, and operate plan...

Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists study the composition, structure and other physical attributes of the earth, locate and advise on the ex...

• Geologists
• Geophysicists
• Hydrogeologists

Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers design, organise and oversee the construction, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process pla...

• Industrial Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Production and Plant Engineers

Metal Fitters and Machinists fit and assemble fabricated metal parts into products, set up machining tools, production machines and textile machines, ...

• Fitters (General)
• Fitter and Turners
• Fitter-Welders
• Metal Machinists (First Class)
• Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanics
• Other Metal Fitters and Machinists

Mining Engineers plan and direct the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals, petroleum and natural gas from the earth.

• Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
• Petroleum Engineers

Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals develop, implement and evaluate policies and programs to monitor environmental health and occupati...

• Environmental Health Officers
• Occupational Health and Safety Advisers

Other Building and Engineering Technicians includes occupations such as Maintenance Planners, Metallurgical or Materials Technicians, and Mine Deputie...

• Maintenance Planners
• Metallurgical and Materials Technicians
• Mine Deputys
• Building and Engineering Technicians (not covered elsewhere)

Other Construction and Mining Labourers includes occupations such as Crane Chasers, Driller's Assistants, Laggers, Mining Support Workers and Surveyor...

• Crane Chasers
• Driller's Assistants
• Laggers
• Mining Support Workers
• Surveyor's Assistants

Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals includes occupations such as Conservators, Metallurgists, Meteorologists and Physicists.

• Conservators
• Metallurgists
• Meteorologists
• Physicists (including Astronomers)
• Exercise Physiologists
• Natural and Physical Science Professionals (not covered elsewhere)

Other Stationary Plant Operators includes a range of occupations such as Boiler or Engine Operators, Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operators, Cement P...

• Boiler and Engine Operators
• Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operators
• Cement Production Plant Operators
• Concrete Batching Plant Operators
• Concrete Pump Operators
• Paper and Pulp Mill Operators
• Railway Signal Operators
• Train Controllers
• Waste Water and Water Plant Operators
• Weighbridge Operators
• Stationary Plant Operators (not covered elsewhere)

Production Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the production activities of forestry, manufacturing and mining organisations inclu...

• Forest Managers
• Manufacturing Production Managers
• Mine Managers

Safety Inspectors inspect machines, equipment, working conditions and public places to ensure compliance with government and industry standards and re...

Science Technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support functions to assist with research, design, production and teaching in...

• Chemistry Technicians
• Earth Science Technicians
• Life Science Technicians
• School Laboratory Technicians
• Hydrographers
• Other Science Technicians

Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers cut, shape, join and repair metal components of iron and steel structures, boilers, pressure vessels and p...

• Metal Fabricators
• Pressure Welders
• Welders (First Class)

Surveyors and Spatial Scientists plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine and delineate boundaries and features of tracts of land, marine flo...

• Surveyors
• Cartographers
• Other Spatial Scientists

Truck Drivers drive heavy trucks, removal vans, tankers and tow trucks to transport bulky goods and liquids.

• Truck Drivers (General)
• Aircraft Refuellers
• Furniture Removalist Drivers
• Tanker Drivers
• Tow Truck Drivers