Leading Hand - Paste Plant

Bellevue Gold Limited; Leinster; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevue Gold Limited is seeking a Paste Plant Lead Hand to coordinate paste delivery between the surface paste plant and underground locations, ensuring critical parameters like flow, pressure and density are controlled.

You will lead and mentor paste plant operators, manage maintenance requests and maintain accurate records for governance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years' experience as a Leading Hand.
• Proven ability to manage small crews with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to train and mentor paste crew members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high work quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in promoting Bellevue Gold's safety values, standards and behaviours.
• Coordinate and supervise shift activities within the paste plant to ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Monitor paste plant processes including batching, mixing, pumping and reticulation systems.
• Ensure paste fill is produced to specified quality standards and delivered to underground operations as required.
• Conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments, identifying and reporting hazards and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports and production data.

Skills

Leading Hand

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Education

Schedule 26 Supervisor

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Category: Mining, Resources and Energy

Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX:BGL) operates its 100% owned high-grade Bellevue gold mine in Western Australia. The Bellevue mine has a long mine life and is forecast to produce ~150,000 Au ounces a year.

Underground mining has occurred since late 2020 to establish multiple mining fronts that de-risks production with exploration in progress to expand the current high-grade resource.

The Bellevue Gold Mine is located approximately 30km north of Leinster township and sits in a major gold, lithium and nickel producing district. The Company has a highly skilled management team with a track record of exploration success and operating major gold mines.

Bellevue Gold has achieved its ambitious goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions for the Bellevue Gold Project. This milestone has been underpinned by a sector-leading renewable energy power station, designed to deliver approximately 80–90% renewable energy penetration and support Bellevue’s position as a low-carbon gold producer.

Bellevue Gold’s vision is to be a sustainable gold mining company that delivers value for shareholders, benefits local communities, and fosters a thriving workplace. Through its values-based leadership approach, the Company is committed to building a high-performance organization that delivers superior shareholder returns and positive ESG outcomes. We seek to foster an energetic and collaborative work culture that attracts and retains exceptional employees.

Job Description

The role supports ground stability and production continuity by coordinating paste delivery between the surface paste plant and underground placement locations, while maintaining control over critical operating parameters including flow, pressure, and density/solids.

The position also leads and coaches paste fill operators, coordinates maintenance requests and follow-up, and maintains accurate operational records to support geotechnical governance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Lead by example in promoting Bellevue Gold's safety values, standards and behaviours.
• Coordinate and supervise shift activities within the paste plant to ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Monitor paste plant processes including batching, mixing, pumping and reticulation systems.
• Ensure paste fill is produced to specified quality standards and delivered to underground operations as required.
• Conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments, identifying and reporting hazards and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with site procedures, environmental requirements and statutory obligations.
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to Paste Plant Operators and other team members.
• Assist with workforce planning, shift handovers and task allocation.
• Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reliability and efficiency.
• Coordinate routine inspections and basic maintenance activities and liaise with maintenance teams regarding equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports and production data.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions as required.
• Support training and competency development of paste plant personnel.
• Assist the Paste Plant Supervisor with operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication with underground operations, technical services and maintenance departments.
• Carry out all tasks as directed by the Paste or Shift supervisor

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Skills/Qualifications/Experience/Competencies:

• 3-5+ years' experience as a Leading Hand
• Must hold - Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor (S26) – Nationally recognised
• Demonstrated ability to manage small crews, with strong leadership and communication skills
• Willingness to train and mentor paste crew members
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of work quality and housekeeping
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and the ability to work safely and efficiently
• A positive attitude and the capacity to handle complex situations with a friendly, professional disposition
• Proven ability to foster close working relationships with employees and contractors, and to meet deadlines
• Understanding of general underground mining operations
• Well-developed time management skills - ability to manage and priorities several tasks at once
• Excellent word processing and MS Office skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong, logical problem-solving skills

BGL is commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and building an organisation which provides equalopportunities for all its employees with the objective of attracting, retaining, and developing a workforce that is representative of the wider community. Further to this BGL regards engagement, communications, and consultation with the community inwhich we operate as a core principle to our business. Through our community investment program with local communities andhe wider corporate sponsorship programs Bellevue Gold aims to leave a legacy of improved outcomes in the communities in which we operate.