Underground Mining Operations Leader

Careermine; Norseman; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Careermine is seeking an Alternate Project Manager to provide operational leadership across underground mining activities. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will help deliver safe, efficient, and profitable operations while ensuring compliance with statutory, client, and company requirements.

You will build strong relationships with site teams and stakeholders, drive performance, mentor supervisors, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in underground mining operations.
• Experience in leadership roles (superintendent or project manager).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and mining qualifications highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the day-to-day management of underground mining operations.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all work areas.
• Ensure project activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor production performance and assist with achieving operational targets.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, and resources to maximise productivity.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors, and site personnel.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development opportunities for supervisors and site personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, company procedures, and client requirements.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, productivity, and profitability.
• Prepare and review operational reports and project performance data.

Skills

Underground mining

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Mining qualifications

Job description

Careermine is seeking an Alternate Project Manager to provide operational leadership across underground mining activities. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will help deliver safe, efficient, and profitable operations while ensuring compliance with statutory, client, and company requirements.

You will build strong relationships with site teams and stakeholders, drive performance, mentor supervisors, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity and