Paste Fill Leading Hand

Endurance Mining; Shire Of Meekatharra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO 7/7 roster

Novated Leasing

Salary Packaging

EAP Program

Camp facilities

Job summary

Endurance Mining is seeking a Paste Fill Leading Hand to lead a small crew at Abra Mine, 220km north of Meekatharra. You will install, maintain and QA paste fill systems, while mentoring junior crew and upholding safety at a remote WA site.

You will report to the UGM and Backfill Superintendent/Engineer, bringing 3–5+ years of Leading Hand experience, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to safely delivering high-quality underground works.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years' experience as Leading Hand with airleg and hand rock drill experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage small crews with leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to train and mentor paste crew members.
• Experience installing steel and poly paste reticulation, and paste and vent walls.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards 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.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all activities comply with site safety policies, and demonstrate a personal commitment to safety.
• Participate in hazard identification and risk management processes, and proactively lead safety engagement programs with contractors.
• Ensure thorough reporting and investigation of incidents to prevent reoccurrence, and drive continuous OHS improvement.
• Operate in accordance with the Company's Safety and Health Policy and all site policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the installation and maintenance of underground Paste Fill infrastructure, including steel and poly reticulation, dump valves, and paste and vent kit walls.
• Conduct QAQC of reticulation installations and assist with other mine project work as required.
• Complete daily run sheets and all relevant paperwork for new reticulation installs and line running, ensuring leaks are reported immediately.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve process, performance, and continuous improvement of paste fill operations.

Skills

Leading hand experience

Leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Mentoring

Education

Dogging certificate

Riggers certificate

Working at Heights

HR licence

Manual driver's licence

Tools

Underground equipment familiarity

Job description

Be a part of a small tight knit team and be recognised and rewarded

29th September, 2026

Lead from the front. Shape our paste fill crew.
Endurance Mining, with a dynamic new leadership team and fresh vision for commercial success, is positioned for growth and ready to unlock the full potential of our precious metals portfolio.
Endurance's Abra Mine is located approximately 220km north of Meekatharra, in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The underground mine represents one of the world's cleanest and largest lead-silver projects.
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced Paste Fill Leading Hand to join our Backfill team at Abra Mine Site on a rotating N/S roster. Reporting to the UGM and Backfill Superintendent/Engineer, you will lead a small crew responsible for the installation, maintenance, and works of underground Paste Fill infrastructure — including steel and poly reticulation, dump valves, and paste and vent kit walls. This is an opportunity to bring your leadership and technical expertise to a growing operation, mentoring the next generation of paste crew while driving safety and quality on the ground.
Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all activities comply with site safety policies, and demonstrate a personal commitment to safety
• Participate in hazard identification and risk management processes, and proactively lead safety engagement programs with contractors
• Ensure thorough reporting and investigation of incidents to prevent reoccurrence, and drive continuous OHS improvement
• Operate in accordance with the Company's Safety and Health Policy and all site policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Lead the installation and maintenance of underground Paste Fill infrastructure, including steel and poly reticulation, dump valves, and paste and vent kit walls
• Conduct QAQC of reticulation installations and assist with other mine project work as required
• Complete daily run sheets and all relevant paperwork for new reticulation installs and line running, ensuring leaks are reported immediately
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve process, performance, and continuous improvement of paste fill operations

29th September, 2026

Lead from the front. Shape our paste fill crew.
Endurance Mining, with a dynamic new leadership team and fresh vision for commercial success, is positioned for growth and ready to unlock the full potential of our precious metals portfolio.
Endurance's Abra Mine is located approximately 220km north of Meekatharra, in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The underground mine represents one of the world's cleanest and largest lead-silver projects.
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced Paste Fill Leading Hand to join our Backfill team at Abra Mine Site on a rotating N/S roster. Reporting to the UGM and Backfill Superintendent/Engineer, you will lead a small crew responsible for the installation, maintenance, and works of underground Paste Fill infrastructure — including steel and poly reticulation, dump valves, and paste and vent kit walls. This is an opportunity to bring your leadership and technical expertise to a growing operation, mentoring the next generation of paste crew while driving safety and quality on the ground.
Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all activities comply with site safety policies, and demonstrate a personal commitment to safety
• Participate in hazard identification and risk management processes, and proactively lead safety engagement programs with contractors
• Ensure thorough reporting and investigation of incidents to prevent reoccurrence, and drive continuous OHS improvement
• Operate in accordance with the Company's Safety and Health Policy and all site policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Lead the installation and maintenance of underground Paste Fill infrastructure, including steel and poly reticulation, dump valves, and paste and vent kit walls
• Conduct QAQC of reticulation installations and assist with other mine project work as required
• Complete daily run sheets and all relevant paperwork for new reticulation installs and line running, ensuring leaks are reported immediately
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve process, performance, and continuous improvement of paste fill operations

What You'll Bring

• 3-5+ years' experience as a Leading Hand, with proven airleg and hand rock drill experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage small crews, with strong leadership and communication skills
• Willingness to train and mentor paste crew members
• Experience installing steel and poly paste reticulation, and paste and vent walls
• 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

Essential Requirements

• Dogging or Riggers certificate
• HR licence
• Working at Heights certification
• Manual driver's licence
• Sound knowledge of site policies and procedures and the operation of underground mobile plant, including light vehicles, IT's, and flatbed trucks
• Use of air leg and handheld rock drills
• Ability to conduct pre-start paperwork on vehicles and mobile equipment
• Availability to work a rotating N/S roster

Who You Are

You're a hands-on leader who earns trust through consistency, technical know-how, and genuine care for your crew. You're focused and committed to promoting safety awareness, and you bring the patience and communication skills needed to train and mentor others. You balance getting the job done with maintaining high standards of quality and housekeeping, and you're comfortable stepping up to keep a fast-paced crew moving safely and efficiently.

What We Offer

• Full-time leadership position based at Abra Mine Site
• Opportunity to lead and develop a growing paste fill crew
• Work alongside experienced technical services and operations teams
• Be part of a business positioning itself as Australia's largest silver - lead producer
• FIFO 7/7 roster ex Perth or DIDO ex Meekatharra and surrounds
• Competitive, market related remuneration, based on experience
• Inclusion in our generous Short Term Incentive Program
• Novated Leasing and Salary Packaging Options
• Comprehensive EAP Partner
• Great camp, with sports court and a fully equipped gym
• Work alongside a collaborative inclusive team
• Stability with a solid mine life

Why Work for Endurance Now?

This is an exciting time to join Endurance Mining. With our renewed focus and strengthened leadership team, we're building something special at the Abra Mine. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact as we grow and develop one of the world's premier lead-silver projects.

At Endurance, our people are our focus. We're not just another mine site - we're building a workplace where you can develop your career and reach your full potential.

• Training & Development: Comprehensive training programs for all employees and levels
• Team Culture: Work with collaborative, supportive colleagues who value teamwork
• Career Growth: Multiple positions available with room for advancement
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive rosters designed with your lifestyle in mind

Our fresh start means new opportunities for career development, involvement in key decision-making, and the chance to help shape the future of our operations. Join us as we write the next chapter of our success story.

About Endurance MiningOur Vision: An emerging silver focused, multi asset metals miner, renowned for endurance.
Our Purpose: To shape a prosperous future, today.
Our Values (I ACT): - Integrity - Accountability - Care - Teamwork

At Endurance Mining, we are committed to operating with the highest standards of integrity, taking accountability for our actions, caring for our people and environment, and fostering a strong culture of teamwork across all our operations.