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 By submitting your CV you agree to have read: marble.com.au/privacy
