Supervisor Shift

Barminco; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster from Perth

Career development and training

Long-term opportunities with Barminco/

Performance-driven culture

Employee discounts

Job summary

Barminco is seeking experienced Underground Shift Supervisors to lead crews and ensure safe, productive operations on an underground site. You will report to the Project Manager or Mine Foreman and will operate on a FIFO roster from Perth to site.

Responsibilities include daily pre-starts, planning, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Strong leadership and 5+ years underground experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Underground Shift Supervisor Ticket (WA).
• Current and valid Australian Manual Driver's Licence (C Class minimum).
• Current Working at Heights Ticket.
• National Police Clearance (within 6 months).
• Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical including Drug and Alcohol Screening.
• Relevant underground mining qualifications, licences, and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise underground mining crews to ensure safe and productive operations.
• Support senior site leaders in safety systems and initiatives.
• Conduct daily pre-starts, toolbox talks and work planning sessions.
• Monitor production targets and shift performance.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, site procedures and risk controls.
• Promote safety culture and duty of care across the team.
• Coordinate underground activities and liaise with contractors.
• Ensure SWIC documentation is completed daily.
• Carry out workplace inspections and hazard reporting.
• Investigate incidents and support corrective actions.
• Assist with workforce management, coaching and discipline.
• Support site admin tasks including production reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Safety systems

Communication

MS Office

Stakeholder engagement

Under pressure

Education

Underground Shift Supervisor Ticket (WA)

Australian Manual Driver's Licence (C Class)

Working at Heights

National Police Clearance

Pre-Employment Medical

Underground mining qualifications/licences/certifications

Job description

Shift Supervisor

Barminco is seeking experienced Shift Supervisors to join our operations team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated underground mining professional to provide frontline leadership, supervision, and support to underground crews while ensuring safe, productive, and efficient mining operations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Manager or Mine Foreman, you will be responsible for coordinating daily underground activities, leading your crew to achieve operational targets, and ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with safety standards, company procedures, and legislative requirements. This position is offered on a FIFO roster from Perth to site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Leading and supervising underground mining crews to ensure safe and productive operations.
• Supporting the Project Manager, Mine Foreman, and site leadership team in implementing Barminco's safety systems and initiatives.
• Conducting daily pre-starts, toolbox meetings, and work planning sessions.
• Monitoring work quality, production targets, and operational performance throughout each shift.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, site procedures, standards, and critical risk controls.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring all personnel understand and fulfil their duty of care responsibilities.
• Coordinating underground activities and liaising with contractors to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Ensuring all operators complete daily SWIC requirements and safety documentation.
• Conducting workplace inspections, hazard reporting, and visual leadership interactions.
• Investigating and reporting incidents in a timely manner and supporting corrective actions.
• Assisting with workforce management, performance development, coaching, and disciplinary processes where required.
• Supporting site administration requirements, including production reporting and employee-related documentation.
• Summarising production activities and maintaining accurate shift records.

Our ideal candidate background includes

• Previous experience working as an Underground Shift Supervisor.
• Minimum 5 years' underground mining operations experience, or 2 years' experience as a qualified Mining Engineer.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing crews.
• Sound knowledge of underground mining methods, safety systems, and operational best practices.
• Experience managing safety, production, and quality outcomes in an underground environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.
• Full Australian working rights.

Required Qualifications & Tickets

• Current Underground Shift Supervisor Ticket (WA)
• Current and valid Australian Manual Driver's Licence (C Class minimum).
• Current Working at Heights Ticket.
• National Police Clearance (within 6 months).
• Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical including Drug and Alcohol Screening.
• Relevant underground mining qualifications, licences, and certifications.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive remuneration package.
• FIFO roster from Perth.
• Long-term career opportunities with a global underground mining contractor.
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development.
• Exposure to industry-leading mining projects and equipment.
• Employee discounts across health, retail, travel, technology, and entertainment providers.
• A values-driven culture built around safety, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Career progression opportunities across Barminco and the wider Perenti Group.

About Barminco

Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, is one of the world's leading hard rock underground mining services companies. For more than 35 years, we have delivered innovative mining solutions across Australia, Africa, and North America while maintaining our commitment to safety, operational excellence, and creating enduring value for our clients.

At Barminco, our purpose is to create enduring value and certainty through our principles:

• No Shortcuts
• Never Wasteful
• Walk in Their Shoes
• Smarter Together
• Enable Tomorrow

Recruitment Process

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences drive success. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to apply.

Successful candidates will be required to complete:

• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment.
• Drug and Alcohol Screening.
• National Police Clearance.
• Verification of Australian Working Rights.
• Verification of qualifications, licences, and tickets.