Lucy Duggan

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Underground Shift Boss

Industry

Infrastructure & Mining

Salary/Rate

AU$200000 - AU$220000 per annum + Super + Bonus

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.

  • 2:2 - 12 hour shift with 13 hours paid
  • 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 20-30
  • Roster Options: 2:2, 12 hours worked with 13 hours paid
  • Long-Term Security: Temp-to-perm pathway.
  • Competitive Pay: Attractive hourly rate + Super on all hours worked.
  • Motel Accomodation: Have the community town feel in top quality accomodation
  • Reputable Mine Site: Long-term contractor at a stable gold operation.

Your Responsibilities As 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 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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