Underground Miner L2 - Service Crew Leading Hand

Aurelia Metals; Cobar; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & incentives

Company share plans

Family-friendly rosters

Training & career progression

Relocation support

Job summary

Aurelia Metals is seeking an Underground Miner L2 – Service Crew Leading Hand at Peak Mine, Cobar NSW. You will lead the Service Crew, supervise underground maintenance, and uphold safety standards to keep production moving efficiently.

This hands-on leadership role requires mentoring, strong communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a demanding underground environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising Service Crew in underground hard rock mining.
• Experience mentoring underground crews is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of ventilation, pumping, and ground support.
• Licences and tickets: Working at Heights, Confined Space, First Aid; EWP are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Service Crew to maintain underground infrastructure safely.
• Coordinate service crew activities including ventilation, dewatering, and installations.
• Mentor team members and promote safety-first culture.
• Conduct pre-start meetings and allocate daily tasks.
• Inspect work areas and ensure compliance with site procedures.
• Communicate shift updates with Supervisors and Operations to drive improvements.

Skills

Service Crew leadership

Underground mining experience

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Australian C Class Licence (manual)

Underground mining tickets & competencies

Job description

About the role

Join our team as an Underground Miner L2 – Service Crew Leading Hand and take the lead in supporting safe, efficient underground mining operations. In this hands‑on leadership role, you'll supervise and work alongside the Service Crew to ensure critical underground infrastructure, services, and equipment are maintained to the highest standards, keeping production running safely and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced underground miner with strong Service Crew experience who enjoys leading by example, mentoring others, and driving operational performance. If you're passionate about safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Location:

Peak Mine, Cobar NSW

Travel options

Residents enjoy a balanced roster and the opportunity to settle into the family-friendly township of Cobar. Relocation support is available, along with a residential allowance

DIDO if you live within an 800km radius of the Mine site which includes a travel allowance

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the Service Crew, ensuring underground services, infrastructure, and work areas are maintained safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate and carry out service crew activities, including ventilation, dewatering, secondary support, installations, and general underground maintenance.
• Mentor and coach team members while promoting Aurelia's Values and maintaining a strong safety‑first culture.
• Conduct pre‑start meetings, allocate daily tasks, and monitor work quality to ensure production schedules are achieved.
• Inspect work areas, identify hazards, and ensure all work complies with site procedures and underground mining standards.
• Communicate effectively with Supervisors and Operations teams, providing shift updates and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and experience

• Demonstrated experience as a Service Crew Operator in an underground hard rock mining environment.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring underground mining crews is highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of underground mine services, including ventilation, pumping, services installation, ground support, and mine infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills with a strong commitment to safety.
• Current Australian C Class Driver's Licence (manual preferred).
• Relevant underground mining tickets and competencies (e.g. Working at Heights, Confined Space, First Aid, UHL, EWP) are advantageous.

At Aurelia Metals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We reward hard work, support growth, prioritise wellbeing, and foster a culture where everyone belongs, because when you thrive, we thrive.

What we offer

Reward & Recognition: Competitive pay, incentives, share plans and recognition programs

Lifestyle Balance: Family-friendly rosters, 18 weeks paid parental leave, health perks, counselling and flexible work options

Purpose & Community: Values-driven culture, WORK180 Employer of Choice, relocation support and local benefits

Development & Progression: Training and development, apprenticeships, graduate programs and clear career pathways

Our recruitment process

We are committed to a fair, accessible, and transparent process, using structured interviews and work‑ready checks. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know during initial screen.

What to expect

• Application review – we assess applications as they are received
• Initial screen – a short call with our HR team
• Structured interview – with a technical leader and HR representative
• Work‑ready checks – may include police clearance, pre‑employment medical, references and/or skills testing
• Offer – a formal offer made to the successful candidate

We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.