Take the lead and guide a team of underground service crew operators in a fast-paced and supportive environment. This role is an excellent opportunity for experienced mining professionals ready to step into (or 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 40 (shared with another shift boss)
- Roster Options: Choose from 2/2 or 7:7 FIFO from Perth, 12-hour shifts.
- Long-Term Security: Temp-to-perm pathway.
- Competitive Pay: Attractive hourly rate + Super on all hours worked.
- Modern Camp Facilities: Private en-suite rooms, gym, pool, courts, café & wet/dry mess.
- Reputable Mine Site: Long-term contractor at a stable copper and gold operation.
Your Responsibilities As an Underground Shift Boss, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating a team of service crew 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 You We'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 Company This 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, they provide opportunities to grow within a world-class organisation.
Apply Today Ready to step up and lead your own team underground? Apply now or call 0447 405 811 for a confidential chat.
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Lucy Duggan | lduggan@marble.com.au | 08 6144 2200 | 0447 405 811
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