Underground Mining Lead - Safety, Leadership & Impact

Westgold Resources Limited; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Insurance

Health allowance

Family leave & IVF

Referral bonus

Long service leave

EAP (wellbeing program)

Job summary

Westgold Resources Limited in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Underground Supervisor Mining to lead development and production underground at our Southern Goldfields operation. Reporting to the Underground Superintendent, you will mentor crews, manage safety, and ensure compliance with site procedures while driving performance.

This permanent full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package including a performance bonus, health insurance discounts, family leave policies, and a

Qualifications

• Extensive underground mining experience.
• Proven leadership experience supervising underground crews.
• Strong knowledge of underground production and development activities.
• Exceptional communication and people leadership skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• The ability to make sound decisions in a dynamic mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor underground mining crews to achieve production targets.
• Drive a strong safety culture through visible leadership and proactive risk management.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, and resources to maximise shift performance.
• Conduct pre-start meetings, workplace inspections, and effective shift handovers.
• Ensure compliance with site procedures and legislative requirements.
• Support workforce development through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Investigate incidents, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
• Build a collaborative and accountable team culture focused on continuous improvement.

Skills

Underground leadership

People leadership

Safety culture

Production knowledge

Job description

Westgold Resources Limited in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Underground Supervisor Mining to lead development and production underground at our Southern Goldfields operation. Reporting to the Underground Superintendent, you will mentor crews, manage safety, and ensure compliance with site procedures while driving performance.

This permanent full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package including a performance bonus, health insurance discounts, family leave policies, and a