Underground Supervisor

Vault Minerals; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14:14 roster

Flight from Perth to site

Fortnightly pay cycle

Referral program – up to $6,000

Career development

Great company culture

Job summary

Vault Minerals is seeking an Underground Supervisor to lead and coordinate all facets of underground operations at Deflector, ensuring safety, production, and cost targets are met. The role demands strong leadership, scheduling, and adherence to WA WHS regulations.

The successful applicant will oversee daily underground activities, participate in rostering, and drive safety culture, with opportunities for career development and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive underground supervisory experience, preferably within a gold mining environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and mining software such as Pronto and INX.
• Strong capabilities in safety and risk management, planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Perform statutory duties under the WA WHS Act (2020), WHS (General) and WHS (Mines) Regulations (2022)
• Coordinate daily underground production activities including development, stoping, ground support, and services
• Ensure short-term and daily plans are executed safely and in compliance with schedule
• Communicate and collaborate with Technical Services and Maintenance teams
• Ensure all personnel understand and comply with plans, procedures, and hazard management controls
• Complete shift reports, production records, and incident reports accurately
• Conduct and document pre-start meetings, crew briefings, and hazard identifications
• Participate in rostering, resource planning, and training schedules
• Support the implementation of improvement initiatives and change management programs
• Liaise with contractors and service providers as required

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Communication

Planning & scheduling

MS Office

Pronto

INX

Education

Underground Shift Supervisor Certificate

Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor Qualification

Nationally Accredited Working at Heights Certification

Senior First Aid Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pronto

INX

Job description

• Come work with a well-established Gold Mining company
• Ongoing Career development opportunities
• Roster on offer is an 14:14 FIFO from Perth or DIDO from surrounding areas

Responsible for managing and coordinating all facets of the underground operations to meet safety, production, and cost targets.

Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.

Deflector Site Overview

Deflector Operation consists of two high-grade, narrow vein Gold/Copper mines, located 160km east of Geraldton. The ore is contained in a series of structurally complex lodes, namely the Deflector and Deflector South West deposits.

Responsible for managing and coordinating all facets of the underground operations to meet safety, production, and cost targets. Ensure that mining and planning activities support the short, medium, and long-term needs of the mine in alignment with Vault Minerals' strategic objectives. Provide strong leadership to promote a positive safety culture, operational excellence, and compliance with statutory and company standards.

What we offer:

• This position will be offered on an 14:14 roster
• A short one hour flight time from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton area
• Competitive Salary on a fortnightly pay cycle
• Referral program allowing you to earn up to $6,000 for referring new employees
• Career development opportunities and great company culture

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Perform statutory duties under the WA WHS Act (2020), WHS (General) and WHS (Mines) Regulations (2022)
• Coordinate daily underground production activities including development, stoping, ground support, and services
• Ensure short-term and daily plans are executed safely and in compliance with schedule
• Communicate and collaborate with Technical Services and Maintenance teams
• Ensure all personnel understand and comply with plans, procedures, and hazard management controls
• Complete shift reports, production records, and incident reports accurately
• Conduct and document pre-start meetings, crew briefings, and hazard identifications
• Participate in rostering, resource planning, and training schedules
• Support the implementation of improvement initiatives and change management programs
• Liaise with contractors and service providers as required

About You:

• Extensive underground supervisory experience, preferably within a gold mining environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office and preferably mining software such as Pronto and INX
• Strong capabilities in safety and risk management, conflict resolution, planning, and scheduling
• WA Manual Driver's Licence (C-Class)
• WA Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)
• Underground Shift Supervisor Certificate
• Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor Qualification
• Nationally Accredited Working at Heights Certification
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• Atmospheric Gas Testing Knowledge
• Level 1 & Level 2 Isolation (Site Inducted)

Additional Benefits:

Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;

• Novated Lease Vehicles
• Salary Sacrifice - Trade tools, FIFO Travel, Self Education

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.