Underground Shift Boss

Take the lead and guide a team of underground service crew, operators and nippers in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

• 7:7, or 2:2 - 12 Hr Shifts
• 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 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.

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 | lduggan@marble.com.au | 08 6144 2200 | 0447 405 811

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