Underground Development 2IC/All Rounder

Evolution Mining; Parkes Shire Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Salary packaging

Life insurance and income protection

Health insurance

Quarterly performance bonuses

Employee share scheme

Parental leave benefits

Recognition program

Study assistance

Attractive rosters

Flexible work options

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking a reliable Leading Hand to support our Development Supervisor in safe, efficient underground development at Northparkes. This hands-on leadership role requires you to be the go-to person on shift, coordinating tasks and mentoring crew while upholding a strong safety culture.

Based in Parkes, you’ll operate on a 7/7 roster (days and nights) and play a key part in ensuring work is completed to plan with a focus on teamwork and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years underground mining experience, ideally in development.
• Strong understanding of underground mining processes and safety systems.
• Working at Heights, First Aid, and Security Clearance to handle explosives.
• Proven ability to lead by example and support team performance.
• Solid communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as 2IC to the Development Supervisor and stepping up when needed and supporting daily operations.
• Leading by example in safety, housekeeping, and work quality.
• Coordinating development activities including ventilation, ground support, services installation, and logistics.
• Supporting shift planning and task allocation to ensure targets are met.
• Mentoring and coaching crew members to build capability and teamwork.
• Conducting pre-task risk assessments and participating in safety interactions and toolbox talks.
• Liaising with other departments and contractors to ensure smooth execution of scheduled works

Skills

Underground mining experience

Leadership

Safety awareness

Team mentoring

Job description

We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We’re transforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you’ll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.

What’s the opportunity?

Are you ready to take the next step in your underground mining career? We’re on the lookout for a reliable, safety-focused Leading Hand to support our Development Supervisor in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality underground development activities at Northparkes.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be the go-to person on shift, supporting the crew, coordinating tasks, and keeping things running smoothly underground. You’ll play a key part in maintaining our strong safety culture, mentoring team members, and ensuring work is completed to plan.

This role operates on a 7/7 roster (days and nights)

What you’ll be doing:

• Acting as 2IC to the Development Supervisor and stepping up when needed and supporting daily operations.
• Leading by example in safety, housekeeping, and work quality.
• Coordinating development activities including ventilation, ground support, services installation, and logistics.
• Supporting shift planning and task allocation to ensure targets are met.
• Mentoring and coaching crew members to build capability and teamwork.
• Conducting pre-task risk assessments and participating in safety interactions and toolbox talks.
• Liaising with other departments and contractors to ensure smooth execution of scheduled works

Why Northparkes Operations?

At Northparkes, you don’t have to choose between a great career and a great lifestyle; you’ll get both. With flexible work options, opportunities to grow and a team that cares, this is where your bright future starts.

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here’s how we back that up:

• Relocation support
• Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• Life insurance and income protection
• Health insurance
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company’s success
• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Attractive rosters
• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone

Does this sound like you?

You’re a reliable team player who’s not afraid of hard work and knows your way around underground operations. You’ve got the tickets, the attitude, and the drive to get the job done.

What we’re chasing:

• Based in Parkes or keen to make the move
• Minimum 2–5 years underground mining experience, ideally in development.
• Strong understanding of underground mining processes and safety systems.
• Working at Heights, First Aid, and Security Clearance to handle explosives.
• Proven ability to lead by example and support team performance.
• Solid communication and organisational skills.

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.