Shift Lead – Mining Crew (Safety & Production)

Evolution Mining; Lake Cowal; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Salary packaging

Life insurance

Quarterly bonuses

Employee share scheme

Parental leave (18 wks)

Recognition program

Study assistance

Health insurance (discounted)

Gym membership (discounted)

Flexible work options

Transport to site

Job summary

Evolution Mining's Cowal Gold Operations is seeking a Shift Leading Hand to run the mining crew on site. You’ll be the go-to on shift, ensuring safe work, hitting production targets, and keeping operations smooth.

This hands-on, fast-paced role requires leading prestart meetings, supervising safety, and coordinating leave and rosters. You’ll partner with operators and supervisors and support training and future leadership at Cowal.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with heavy gear in open cut mining, quarries or road construction.
• Experience supervising crews and delivering results.
• Strong safety focus and ability to perform under pressure.
• Good organisation and communication; able to work with others.
• Current driver’s licence; Cert IV TAE would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead prestart meetings and set up the shift board; ensure everyone knows their tasks.
• Monitor safety, manage hazards and maintain high standards of operation.
• Serve as first point of contact for crew issues; help manage leave, rosters and performance reviews.
• Support training and development for the team and plan for future leadership.

Skills

Crew supervision

Safety leadership

Team communication

Decision making under pressure

Driver's licence

Education

Cert IV TAE

Job description

Evolution Mining's Cowal Gold Operations is seeking a Shift Leading Hand to run the mining crew on site. You’ll be the go-to on shift, ensuring safe work, hitting production targets, and keeping operations smooth.

This hands-on, fast-paced role requires leading prestart meetings, supervising safety, and coordinating leave and rosters. You’ll partner with operators and supervisors and support training and future leadership at Cowal.