Paste Fill Leading Hand

Endurance Mining; Shire Of Meekatharra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short Term Incentive Program

Novated Leasing

Camp facilities and gym

FIFO 7/7 ex Perth

DIDO ex Meekatharra

Job summary

Endurance Mining is seeking a hands-on Paste Fill Leading Hand to manage the Abra Mine Site paste fill crew on a rotating N/S roster. You will lead installation, maintenance, and QA/QC of underground paste fill infrastructure, while mentoring junior crew members and driving safety on the ground.

You will report to the UGM and Backfill Superintendent/Engineer, with a focus on delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced mining environment and maintaining strong safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• HR licence required and valid.
• Working at Heights certification mandatory.
• Manual driver's licence required.
• Experience with underground paste fill infrastructure is advantageous.
• Dogging or Riggers certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example on site.
• Lead installation and maintenance of underground paste fill systems.
• Conduct QAQC of reticulation installations and report variances.
• Complete daily run sheets and paperwork for new reticulation installs.
• Mentor and manage a small crew to meet safety and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Mentoring

Crew management

Technical understanding

Tools

Air leg drills

Handheld rock drills

Underground equipment operation

Job description

Lead from the front. Shape our paste fill crew.

03rd September, 2026

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

• 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
• Dogging or Riggers certificate

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

About Endurance Mining

Our 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.

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