Underground Shift Boss

Underground Shift
Boss

Industry

Mining

Salary/Rate

AU$****** - AU$****** per annum + Super

Location

WA

Type

Full Time

Take the lead and guide a team of underground operators from nippers to Jumbos in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

• 7:7 roster
• Leadership Opportunity: Manage, coach and support a dedicated mining ops team
• Competitive Pay: Attractive hourly rate + Super on all hours worked.

Take the lead and guide a team of underground operators in a fast-paced and supportive environment. This role is an excellent opportunity for experienced mining professionals ready continue a leadership role, with clear pathways to further career progression.

Why This Role?

• Leadership Opportunity: Manage, coach and support a dedicated mining ops crew team of 12-15
• Roster Options: 2:2, with only a 10 min drive from camp to the mine
• Long-Term Security: Temp-to-perm pathway.
• Competitive Pay: Attractive hourly rate + Super on all hours worked.
• Camp / Town Accomodation: Have the community town feel in top quality accomodation
• Reputable Mine Site: Long-term contractor at a stable gold operation.
• FIFO from Perth, or DIDO from Esperance and Kalgoorlie

Your ResponsibilitiesAs an Underground Shift Boss, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating a team of underground operators ensuring safe and efficient operations. Duties include:

• Supervise and coordinate underground mining crews to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and provide direction to service crew, operators, and miners.
• Conduct pre-start meetings and safety briefings at the beginning of each shift.
• Monitor underground working conditions and enforce compliance with safety procedures and regulations.
• Ensure production targets, schedules, and development plans are met.
• Liaise with mine supervisors, engineers, and technical staff to communicate progress and challenges.
• Conduct workplace inspections, hazard identification, and implement corrective actions.
• Complete shift reports, incident reports, and production records accurately and on time.
• Train, mentor, and develop crew members to enhance skills and efficiency.
• Manage equipment usage, availability, and report maintenance needs.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate safe evacuation or incident management when required.
• Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example in all aspects of underground operations.

About YouWe're looking for a motivated leader with:

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a shift boss in underground hard rock mining.
• Strong knowledge of underground mining methods (development, production, services).
• Demonstrated ability to manage crews and achieve production/safety targets.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, safety meetings, and incident reporting.
• Familiarity with mine scheduling, ground support, ventilation, and equipment operations.
• Current Shift Supervisor Certificate of Competency (WA or interstate equivalent).
• A valid WA manual driver's license (unrestricted).

The CompanyThis role is with a leading, global underground mining contractor renowned for its commitment to safety, career development, and innovation. With long-term contracts across Australia and Worldwide, they provide opportunities to grow within a world-class organisation.

Apply TodayReady to step up and lead your own team underground? Apply now or call ************ for a confidential chat.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Lucy Duggan | ********************* | ************ | ************

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