Shift Supervisor - Cowal

Redpath Mining Inc.; West Wyalong; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Mining Inc. seeks an experienced Underground Shift Supervisor for the Lake Cowal Underground Gold Mine in New South Wales. You will lead underground crews, drive development and production activities, and ensure safety, compliance, and high performance across shifts.

You will supervise day-to-day operations, coordinate plans with engineering and maintenance, and mentor team members to sustain productivity while upholding strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• Significant underground hard rock mining experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience overseeing underground development and/or production crews.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Commitment to safety leadership and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead underground mining crews across development and production activities.
• Coordinate daily work plans to achieve targets.
• Ensure activities comply with site procedures and safety standards.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and safety interactions.
• Monitor workforce performance and provide coaching.
• Manage hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance and technical teams.
• Investigate incidents and hazards and report issues.
• Maintain shift reports and production records.
• Foster a strong safety culture and positive team environment.

Skills

Underground mining leadership

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Communication skills

People management

Education

NSW Underground Shift Supervisor Ticket

Job description

Underground Shift Supervisor | Lake Cowal | Redpath Mining
Roster 2/2

The Redpath Effect

Redpath is a premier full-service, global underground mining contractor with projects throughout Australia and across the globe.

With years of experience, hard work and innovative thinking have positioned Redpath as a reliable solutions provider to the mining industry. Redpath's dynamic teams apply ever-evolving best practices to optimize safety and productivity. We take pride in our superior service level and celebrate our employees, the heart of our company's success.

Join the Team at Lake Cowal

Redpath Australia is seeking experienced Underground Shift Supervisors to join our operations at Evolution Mining's Lake Cowal Underground Gold Mine in New South Wales. This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced underground miner to drive safe and productive mining activities while mentoring and leading high-performing crews.

About the Role

As an Underground Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading underground mining crews to safely achieve development and production targets. You will provide hands-on leadership, coordinate daily mining activities, and ensure compliance with site procedures, statutory requirements and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise underground mining crews across development and production activities
• Coordinate daily work plans to achieve production and development targets
• Ensure all underground activities are conducted safely and in accordance with site procedures
• Conduct pre-shift meetings, workplace inspections and safety interactions
• Monitor workforce performance and provide coaching and mentoring to team members
• Manage workplace hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Liaise with engineering, maintenance and technical teams to coordinate underground activities
• Investigate and report incidents, hazards and operational issues
• Maintain accurate shift reports and production records
• Drive a strong safety culture and positive team environment

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Significant underground hard rock mining experience in a supervisory or leading hand capacity
• Demonstrated experience overseeing underground development and/or production crews
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills
• Sound understanding of underground mining operations and statutory requirements
• Commitment to safety leadership and operational excellence
• Current NSW Underground Shift Supervisor Ticket (Compulsory)
• Relevant mining competencies, licences and qualifications
• Ability to pass site medical and employment requirements