Underground Leading Hand (2IC)

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About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

At Mungari

At Mungari, now with a mine life through to 2038, our people have a longer future with opportunities to grow. With underground and open pit mining, and an expansion of the processing plant completed, the operational diversity and unique work experience is great for building and uplifting careers. Located in the Western Australia Goldfields, you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive fly-in/fly out (FIFO) roster from Perth or live local and enjoy our close-knit communities and local lifestyles.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance and local employee benefits.

This roster is 7:7 and a 12 hour day. Residential Kalgoorlie or FIFO from Perth.

About the role

Are you ready to take the next step in your underground mining career? We’re looking for a capable and driven Underground Leading Hand to act as the 2IC to our Shift Supervisors at Mungari. This is a frontline leadership role designed to support daily underground operations while building toward statutory competence as a future Underground Shift Supervisor.

You’ll be the Supervisor’s right-hand underground, ensuring safe and productive shift execution, maintaining continuity of supervision, and leading by example. If you hold a WA Shift Supervisor Ticket (or are actively working toward it) and have solid experience in jumbo or long hole production, this is your opportunity to grow into a formal leadership role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support safe execution of the 24-hour plan and escalate hazards or delays, while reinforcing hazard awareness and safe behaviours across the crew.

• Act as the Supervisor’s delegate underground when required, and assist with statutory inspections, shift paperwork, and variance reporting.
• Support the Senior Shift Supervisor in managing underground production and development activities, including drilling, blasting, and bogging.
• Lead by example in safety, conduct inspections, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Provide guidance and support to operators, particularly in jumbo and long hole operations.
• Run one full Supervisor cycle per week under guidance to build competence.

About You:

You’re a respected underground operator with a strong safety mindset and a readiness to step into leadership. You’ve got the technical skills, the drive to mentor others, and the confidence to lead underground operations when needed.

To be successful, You’ll need:

• WA Underground Shift Supervisor Certificate of Competency (or actively working toward it).
• Significant underground mining experience in production or development roles.
• Proven leadership capability as a Leading Hand, Charge-Up, Bogger, or Jumbo Operator.
• Strong knowledge of underground mining methods, safety systems, and statutory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience upholding Evolution’s values of Safety, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter. 

To find out more about us and Mungari, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/  

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