Underground Manager | 4:3 FIFO, Lead Safe, High-Impact Mining

Catalyst Metals Ltd; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4:3 FIFO roster

Health insurance eligibility

Salary sacrifice options

Mentoring and development

Growth and progression opportunities

Airport car parking

Job summary

Catalyst Metals Ltd is seeking an Underground Manager for the Plutonic Gold Mine in Western Australia. Reporting to the Mining Manager, you will lead and coordinate all underground operations to meet safety, production and cost targets on a 4:3 FIFO roster from Perth.

You will manage integration with Technical Services and Underground Maintenance, drive mine planning, budgets and life-of-mine strategies, and develop a high-performing underground team in a growing operation.

Qualifications

• WA Underground First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency is required.
• Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• WA Underground Supervisor's Certificate of Competency.
• Current and unrestricted WA C Class Driver's Licence.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Strong leadership experience in underground hard rock mining.
• Ability to obtain National Police Clearance.
• Sound knowledge of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.
• Ability to prepare Budgets, Forecasts and Reports with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and compliant underground mining operations, fostering a strong safety culture and effective risk management.
• Oversee adherence to Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 and undertake due diligence to monitor compliance and seek improvements.
• Partner with Technical Services to deliver mine plans, budgets, forecasts, schedules, and Life of Mine strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee development, production and stopping performance to achieve targets, maximise recovery, minimise dilution, and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide operational leadership across mine planning, projects, ventilation, survey, geotechnical, and maintenance functions to optimise operational performance.
• Contribute to operational and capital planning, while reviewing and reporting performance against budget and production targets.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the underground mining team, building a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture.

Skills

Leadership

Underground mining

Budgeting & planning

Education

WA Underground First Class Mine Manager's Certificate

WA Underground Supervisor's Certificate

Mining Engineering Degree

Senior First Aid Certificate

Job description

Catalyst Metals Ltd is seeking an Underground Manager for the Plutonic Gold Mine in Western Australia. Reporting to the Mining Manager, you will lead and coordinate all underground operations to meet safety, production and cost targets on a 4:3 FIFO roster from Perth.

You will manage integration with Technical Services and Underground Maintenance, drive mine planning, budgets and life-of-mine strategies, and develop a high-performing underground team in a growing operation.