Underground Supervisor

Vault Minerals; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated Lease Vehicles

Referral bonus up to $6,000

Job summary

Vault Minerals is seeking an experienced Underground Shift Supervisor for Deflector Operations in Western Australia. The role focuses on coordinating underground production, development, and services, while promoting safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead rostering and training, work with Technical Services and Maintenance, and ensure plans meet safety and production targets on a 14:14 roster, with flights from Perth or Geraldton.

Qualifications

• Extensive underground supervision experience in mining.
• Strong leadership and safety culture.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and mining software tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate underground production activities to meet safety, production and cost targets.
• Coordinate development, stoping, ground support and services.
• Ensure short-term and daily plans are executed safely and in compliance with schedule.
• Lead rostering, resource planning and training schedules.
• Liaise with Technical Services and Maintenance teams; document reports and hazard identifications.

Skills

Underground supervision

Leadership

Safety management

Communication

Education

Underground Shift Supervisor Certificate

Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor Qualification

Nationally Accredited Working at Heights Certification

Senior First Aid Certificate

WA Manual Driver's Licence (C-Class)

WA Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)

Atmospheric Gas Testing Knowledge

Tools

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.