Leading Hand - Gold Mine

Mining Pro Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8/6 roster

Shift flexibility

Camp accommodation

DIDO North QLD

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice

Employee benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Mining Pro is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join a tailings project in North Queensland. You will oversee safe operation of heavy equipment and coordinate crews on a production-focused site.

This role offers an 8 days on/6 days off roster, camp accommodation, and a supportive safety-focused team. A valid Australian manual licence and current mining medical are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in hard rock mining tailings removal projects.
• Experience in supervisory/leading hand role.
• Valid Australian manual driver licence.
• Current mining medical and FCE, NP check completed.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work within an active mining production schedule.
• Manage a crew operating listed heavy equipment.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and equipment checks.
• Maintain safe and productive operating practices.
• Work with site procedures and report hazards/incidents.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Tailings operation

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Education

Supervisor qualifications

Job description

Join Mining Pro to work on a new Tailings Project in Queensland

Mining Pro has an exciting opportunity for experienced Leading Hand to join our team on a Tailings Project in North Queensland.

Partnering with one of Queensland’s leading gold producers, we are assembling a high-performing operational team to deliver a tailings project. This is a unique opportunity to secure employment on a stable project while operating in a safety-focused environment.

If you are an experienced operator who takes pride in your work, values safety and enjoys being part of a team, we want to hear from you.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in hard rock mining environment in a tailings removal project
• Previous experience in a Supervisory or Leading Hand position
• Experience operating the following equipment (or equivalent):
  • Hitachi EX2600 and EX3600 Excavators
  • Hitachi EX1200 Long Arm Excavators
  • CAT D6LGP (Tailings Work) and D10 Dozers
  • CAT 18M Graders
  • CAT 789 or Hitachi EH3500 Haul Trucks
• Valid Australian Manual Driver Licence
• National Police Check (valid within the last 3 months or willingness to obtain)
• Supervisor Qualifications (G1, G8, G9)
• Signed valid Training Transcripts/Skills list
• Standard 11 Qualification
• Current mining medical and Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE), or ability to obtain prior to commencement
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Ability to work effectively within a production-focused mining environment

What’s on Offer

• 8 Days On, 6 Days Off roster
• Day Shift initially - transitioning to Day and Night Shift
• Camp accommodation and meals provided in camp nearby
• DIDO Opportunity – North Queensland
• Competitive salary + superannuation
• Salary sacrifice and novated lease options
• Employee benefits program with discounts on groceries, utilities, health insurance, banking products and more
• Long-term career opportunities with a growing mining services provider

About the Role

Reporting to the Leading Hand, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mining equipment within a hard rock tailings operation.

Your duties will include:

• Coordinating work within an active mining production schedule
• Managing a crew on the following equipment:
  • Hitachi EX2600 and EX3600 Excavators
  • Hitachi EX1200 Long Arm Excavators
  • CAT 18M Graders
  • CAT D6LGP (Tailings Work) and D10 Dozers
  • CAT 789 and Hitachi EH3500 haul trucks
• Conducting pre-start inspections and equipment checks
• Maintaining safe and productive operating practices
• Working in accordance with site safety, environmental and operational procedures
• Identifying and reporting hazards, defects and incidents
• Working collaboratively within a close-knit production team to achieve operational targets