Underground Paste Crew Lead – FIFO, Growth & Bonus

Barminco; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Referral program up to $10,000 per ref

Long life-of-mine stability

FIFO opportunities from Eastern States

Excellent roster arrangements

Job summary

Barminco is seeking an experienced Underground Paste Crew Leading Hand to join a full-time team on a FIFO roster from Perth for the Bellevue Gold Mine. You will support underground production, mentor crew, and help drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement on site.

You will coordinate paste operations, oversee installations and maintenance of underground services, and collaborate across departments to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working as a Paste Crew Operator or leadership role within mining industry.
• Relevant operating tickets and licences including leadership training.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
• Have a high level of experience and knowledge in training to other crew members.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor to coordinate Paste Crew personnel in the safe and efficient delivery of daily underground paste and infrastructure operations.
• Ensure allocated labour, equipment, and materials meet operational targets and site safety requirements.
• Inspect underground work areas to ensure compliance with site safety, operational, and quality standards.
• Mentor, coach, and support crew members to drive operational excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground services and infrastructure including paste lines, ventilation, pumps, water, and air services.
• Oversee underground paste operations including pipe installation, welding, paste flow monitoring, paste wall construction, and remote-operated equipment infrastructure.
• Support broader underground mining operations as required, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across departments.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Paste Crew Operator or leadership role within mining industry
• Relevant operating tickets and licencesincluding leadership training
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
• Have a high level of experience and knowledge in training to other crew members.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to site procedures

Skills

Paste Crew Operator

Leadership

Autonomous work

Crew training

Education

Operating tickets and licences including leadership training

Job description

Barminco is seeking an experienced Underground Paste Crew Leading Hand to join a full-time team on a FIFO roster from Perth for the Bellevue Gold Mine. You will support underground production, mentor crew, and help drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement on site.

You will coordinate paste operations, oversee installations and maintenance of underground services, and collaborate across departments to meet targets.