Undermanager – Lead Underground Mine Ops & Safety

YanCoal; Mudgee; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental leave

Health insurance subsidy

Fitness Passport

Study assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Financial discounts

Novated leasing

Remote area benefits

Service rewards

Job summary

Yancoal Australia is seeking an experienced Underground Manager to lead operations at the Mudgee region. You will champion safety, deliver production targets and mentor deputies and crew leaders.

This full-time role requires 7+ years in underground longwall mining, NSW Undermanager certification, and strong leadership. The position offers a community lifestyle with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in underground longwall mining.
• Strong leadership and safety culture.
• Proven ability to meet production targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Deputies, Crew Leaders and crews.
• Embed risk management and critical controls in the workplace.
• Drive safety culture through leadership and engagement.
• Respond to incidents and TARPs with appropriate controls.
• Coach frontline leaders to build capability and high performance.
• Allocate Deputies to mine districts in line with statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory obligations and plans.
• Lead shift, toolbox and debrief meetings to align expectations.
• Monitor performance and implement practical production improvements.
• Complete shift and production reports for accuracy.

Skills

Longwall mining

Underground leadership

People leadership

Education

NSW 2nd Class Undermanager certificate

Diploma Underground Coal Mine Management

OH&S Certificate (Cert IV)

Job description

Yancoal Australia is seeking an experienced Underground Manager to lead operations at the Mudgee region. You will champion safety, deliver production targets and mentor deputies and crew leaders.

This full-time role requires 7+ years in underground longwall mining, NSW Undermanager certification, and strong leadership. The position offers a community lifestyle with a comprehensive benefits package.