Mine Controller

Perenti Global Limited; City Of Vincent; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with superannuation on

FIFO and DIDO options across locations

Career progression with global org

Employee referral program up to $10,00

Training and development opportunities

Collaborative, culture-driven team

Job summary

Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, invites applications for a Mine Controller to support underground mining operations across Australia and Western Australia sites from the control room. You will coordinate and monitor activities, manage communications, track personnel and equipment, and respond to emergencies in real time.

Ideal candidates have mining industry experience, strong computer literacy, and familiarity with mine control or fleet management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in the mining industry is preferred.
• Strong computer literacy and experience with mine control or fleet management systems are required.
• Familiarity with safety and emergency procedures is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor underground operations using mine control and tracking systems to maintain situational awareness of personnel, equipment, and production activities.
• Maintain constant communication with supervisors, operators, and emergency response teams.
• Coordinate shift activities including production movements, equipment dispatch, and access to work areas.
• Track and record personnel underground to ensure compliance with site safety and emergency management procedures.
• Monitor critical systems such as ventilation, gas monitoring, communications, and refuge chamber status.
• Escalate operational issues, incidents, or emergencies in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and shift records for operational and safety compliance.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Experience with mine control systems

Tools

Mine control systems

Job description

Barminco forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

About our Role

Join the Barminco team as a Mine Controller to support our underground mining operations across Australia, with opportunities available at sites throughout Western Australia. In this role, you’ll play a key part in coordinating and monitoring underground mining activities from the control room to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations. The role manages communications, tracks personnel and equipment, and responds to operational or emergency situations in real time.

What will your day to day look like?

Monitor underground operations using mine control and tracking systems to maintain situational awareness of personnel, equipment, and production activities.

Maintain constant communication with supervisors, operators, and emergency response teams.

Coordinate shift activities including production movements, equipment dispatch, and access to work areas.

Track and record personnel underground to ensure compliance with site safety and emergency management procedures.

Monitor critical systems such as ventilation, gas monitoring, communications, and refuge chamber status.

Escalate operational issues, incidents, or emergencies in accordance with site procedures.

Maintain accurate logs, reports, and shift records for operational and safety compliance.

Our ideal candidate background includes

Previous experience working in a similar role within the mining industry

Strong computer literacy and experience with mine control or fleet management systems

What can we offer you?

Competitive pay with superannuation on all hours worked.

FIFO and DIDO options across a range of locations.

Opportunities for career progression with a global organisation (ever considered working overseas?)

Up to $10,000 Employee Referral Program

Significant training and career development opportunities

Work in a collaborative, culture-driven team.

About Barminco

Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, is a global leader in high-speed development and underground hard rock mining services. With more than 35 years of experience and a team of 7,000 people across Australia, North America and Africa, we deliver safe, innovative and efficient solutions for our clients every day.

When you join Barminco, you’ll work with cutting-edge equipment, proven systems and a team that values safety, respect and growth. We offer exciting career pathways, global opportunities and the chance to make an impact in a world-class mining environment.

Recruitment Process

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences drive success. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about contributing to our team.

Successful candidates will need to meet our pre-employment requirements, including medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, and a valid National Police Clearance. Proof of working rights in Australia is also required.