Shift Supervisor (Statutory)

Perilya; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perilya Limited is seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor to join our Mining Department at Broken Hill. This role leads underground crews, ensures safe production, and supports day-to-day operational performance.

A current NSW Practising Certificate (Underground Supervisor) is mandatory for consideration. We offer a permanent full-time position with a well-established mining operation, a supportive leadership team, and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Underground mining leadership experience required.
• Current NSW Practising Certificate (Underground Supervisor) mandatory.
• Residential role in Broken Hill preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate underground mining crews to meet safety and production targets.
• Ensure compliance with site procedures, statutory requirements, and industry best practice.
• Monitor daily operational performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and support to team members.
• Maintain accurate shift reports and contribute to planning activities.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Perilya Limited is a well-established Australian mining company with a proud history and a strong international footprint. Our operations include the iconic Broken Hill Operation in New South Wales - one of the world’s great base metals mines with over 130 years of continuous production, and Coridom in the Dominican Republic, the country’s first underground mining operation, which continues to deliver high-quality zinc, lead, copper, and silver.

Together, these assets form the foundation of a business with scale, resilience, and long-term growth opportunities.

Perilya is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, safety leadership, and environmental responsibility. We invest in our people and communities, fostering diversity and creating genuine career pathways across both corporate and operational sites. Our collaborative culture values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, making Perilya a workplace where talented people can thrive and contribute to a sustainable future in mining.

We’re seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor to join our Mining Department at Broken Hill. This role is critical in leading underground crews, ensuring safe production, and supporting day‑to‑day operational performance.

As this is a statutory position, a current NSW Practising Certificate (Underground Supervisor) is mandatory for you to be considered.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead and coordinate underground mining crews to meet safety and production targets

Ensure compliance with site procedures, statutory requirements, and industry best practice

Monitor daily operational performance and support continuous improvement initiatives

Provide clear direction, coaching, and support to team members

Maintain accurate shift reports and contribute to planning activities

What You Will Bring

Strong leadership capability with a focus on safety and team performance

Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively across departments

Current NSW Practising Certificate (Underground Supervisor)

mandatory, applicants without a current certificate will not be considered

Why Join Perilya

Permanent full‑time position with a well‑established mining operation

Supportive leadership team and strong safety culture

Residential role in the historic mining city of Broken Hill

At Perilya Limited, we value diversity and inclusion, strongly encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where everyone can contribute, grow, and succeed.