Underground Mine Foreman

Marble Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

8/6 day shift roster

Residential role - home every night

Relocation assistance

Onsite Physiotherapy

Life and Salary Continuance insurance

Novated Leasing options

Employee Rewards program

Employee Assistance Program

Free Ambulance cover

Annual Health and Wellbeing allowance

Job summary

Marble Group is seeking an experienced Underground Foreman for a residential role near Bendigo, Victoria. You will lead underground operations day-to-day, drive safety, and ensure the mine plan is achieved with strong team leadership.

Reporting to the Underground Superintendent, you will manage hazard controls, budgets, and crews, while building a high-performing safety culture. Relocation assistance is available and a comprehensive remuneration package is on offer.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Underground Foreman (essential).
• Leadership background in underground metalliferous mining.
• Proven track record leading production and development crews.
• Experience mentoring and upskilling team members.
• Ability to build working relationships and a high-performing culture.

Responsibilities

• Drive hazard management, risk auditing and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate crews, equipment, and daily activity to hit mine plan targets.
• Lead teams, maintain accountability, and foster a positive site culture.
• Monitor budgets, costs and resourcing to protect safety and financial performance.

Job description

This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role at a well-established underground gold and antimony operation near to Bendigo in regional Victoria.

The site runs an underground mine and processing plant, employing over 250 people across professional, technical, mining, processing and trades roles - and has built a name for its safety-first culture, close-knit crews and genuine progression pathways.

• Established underground operation focused on safety and efficiency
• Competitive remuneration

Please note: This is a residential mine and relocation to the local area is essential for this role.

The Roster

• 8 days on / 6 days off
• Day shift only
• Residential role - be home with your family every night

The Role

Reporting to the Underground Superintendent, you'll take responsibility for how underground operations run day to day - keeping work safe, compliant and on track. That means making sure the site is set up to perform, systems are being followed on the ground, and production is tracking against the mine plan.

Day to day, you'll be:

• Driving hazard management, risk auditing and continuous improvement across the operation
• Bringing together crews, equipment and daily activity to hit mine plan targets
• Building and leading strong teams, holding people accountable and shaping a positive site culture
• Keeping a close eye on budgets, costs and resourcing to protect both safety and financial performance

Your Value

This role suits an underground leader who takes real ownership of safety and performance. Someone practical, well-organised and comfortable juggling people, equipment and competing priorities to get results.

You'll bring:

• Previous experience working as an Underground Foreman (essential)
• A proven leadership background in an underground metalliferous mining environment
• A track record leading both production and development crews
• Skill in pulling together resources and activity to hit mine plan targets
• A strong focus on safety, compliance and quality outcomes
• Confidence troubleshooting operational issues and holding a team accountable
• Experience mentoring and upskilling team members
• The ability to build genuine working relationships and a high-performing culture
• Experience driving change and embedding new ways of working

What's on Offer

• $200,000 remuneration package
• 8/6 day shift only roster
• Residential role - home every night
• Relocation assistance available
• Onsite Physiotherapy
• Life and Salary Continuance insurance
• Novated Leasing options for vehicles
• Employee Rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Ambulance cover
• Annual Health and Wellbeing allowance

What's Next

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical and mandatory drug and alcohol testing.