Underground Shift Supervisor

Scotford Fennessy; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable salary based on experience

Genuine long-term career growth opportunities

Ongoing support from dedicated consultants

Modern equipment fleet

Job summary

A leading mining recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Underground Shift Supervisor in Western Australia. The role involves hands-on leadership and operational management in a structured underground environment, focusing on safety and performance. Ideal candidates should have proven supervisory experience in hard rock mining and hold a WA Underground Shift Supervisor Certificate. Competitive salary range from $200k to $220k plus superannuation. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Underground Shift Supervisor in hard rock mining.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to communicate effectively underground.
• Full working rights in Australia and ability to pass medical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews in an underground mining environment.
• Ensure high compliance standards with a strong focus on safety.
• Manage operational performance and provide support to the team.

Skills

Underground communication

Operational knowledge of production and safety systems

Leadership in hard rock mining environments

Education

WA Underground Shift Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Scotford Fennessy is seeking an experienced Underground Shift Supervisor to step into a key leadership role at an established underground operation in WA. You’ll be joining a well‑structured environment with steady leadership, strong maintenance support and clear operational standards — allowing you to focus on leading crews and driving performance underground.

Particulars

• Circa $200k–$220k + super paid on all hours (negotiable based on experience)
• Permanent or contract options available
• Modern Sandvik underground mobile equipment fleet
• Hands‑on leadership role with strong underground presence
• Genuine long‑term career growth opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated underground mining consultant
• Stable, structured operating environment
• Strong maintenance support and reliable equipment availability

Operation Snapshot

• Established WA underground hard rock operation
• Professional, calm and well‑structured site culture
• Minimal micromanagement — Supervisors trusted to lead
• Experienced and steady site leadership team
• Strong maintenance department — equipment and systems well supported
• High compliance standards with strong safety focus
• Current workforce demand driven by industry skill shortages rather than operational instability

About You

• Proven experience as an Underground Shift Supervisor in hard rock mining
• Strong operational knowledge of underground production and safety systems
• WA Underground Shift Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Hands‑on leadership style with strong underground communication
• Ability to pass pre‑employment medical and mobilisation requirements
• Full Australian working rights

The client is looking to secure a capable Supervisor and will negotiate salary based on experience.

Senior Supervisors are encouraged to apply, with packages discussed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Ready to make a move? Click Apply to register your interest.

For further info, contact Tom Fitzgerald – Underground Mining Team at [e-mail]