At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a high-performing underground mining team while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Aurelia Metals, an ASX-listed gold and base metals company with a focus on inclusion and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, family-friendly rosters, health perks, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team that values safety, collaboration, and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment and grow your career in mining.
- Qualifications: 7+ years of underground mining experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Aurelia Metals Limited is an ASX-listed, Australian-owned gold and base metals company based in NSW. We operate the Peak and Federation underground mines and are progressing the Great Cobar Project, a high-grade copper development near Peak. We are proud to be a WORK180 endorsed employer, with inclusion, safety, and our Values at the heart of everything we do.
Join our team as a Mine Foreman and lead safe, efficient underground mining operations. You'll supervise daily production activities, provide strong leadership to Underground Operators, and ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with site procedures and NSW mining legislation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced underground mining leader who thrives in a hands-on environment.
Roster: 7/7, 12 hours per day (Rotating Day/Night)
Location: Peak Mine, Cobar NSW
Travel options: Residents enjoy a balanced roster and the opportunity to settle into the family-friendly township of Cobar. Relocation support is available, along with a residential allowance DIDO if you live within an 800km radius of the Mine site which includes a travel allowance FIFO from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and role model Aurelia's Values while fostering a safe, high-performing, and collaborative team culture.
- Supervise and coordinate daily underground mining activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with site procedures and NSW mining legislation.
- Lead pre-start meetings, communicate production priorities, conduct safety inspections, and provide clear shift handovers to maintain operational continuity.
- Monitor production performance, allocate resources effectively, and address operational issues to achieve shift and weekly production targets.
- Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance safety, productivity, and team performance while escalating operational risks as required.
- Support the development and wellbeing of Underground Operators through coaching, mentoring, and maintaining a positive team environment.
Qualifications and experience:
- Minimum 7 years' underground hard rock mining experience, including demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
- Current NSW Metalliferous Underground Mine Supervisor Certificate of Competence/Practising Certificate is essential.
- Current C Class Manual Driver's Licence.
- Strong knowledge of underground mining operations, production processes, and safe work practices.
- Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, operational excellence, and fostering a positive, Values-driven team culture.
What we offer:
- Reward & Recognition: Competitive pay, incentives, share plans and recognition programs.
- Lifestyle Balance: Family-friendly rosters, 18 weeks paid parental leave, health perks, counseling and flexible work options.
- Purpose & Community: Values-driven culture, WORK180 Employer of Choice, relocation support and local benefits.
- Development & Progression: Training and development, apprenticeships, graduate programs and clear career pathways.
We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Mine Foreman in Cobar employer: Aurelia Metals Limited
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