At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead underground mining operations and ensure safety and efficiency.
- Company: Catalyst Metals Limited, a growing gold mining company in WA.
- Benefits: 8:6 roster, health insurance, salary sacrifice options, and ongoing mentoring.
- Other info: Opportunities for internal progression and a supportive leadership team.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a growing operation.
- Qualifications: WA Underground First Class Mine Managers Certificate and significant mining experience.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Catalyst Metals Limited owns and operates the Plutonic Gold Mine, located in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The operation continues to expand underground, with several mining areas successfully transitioning from development into production. Catalyst is committed to building a sustainable, long-life gold business, underpinned by disciplined technical planning, operational excellence, and a focus on continuous improvement.
About the Role
Due to the development of new mines and internal promotions, we are seeking our next Alternate UG Manager. Reporting to the Underground Manager, the Alternate Underground Manager plays a key leadership role in the safe and efficient delivery of underground mining operations at Plutonic Underground. Working an 8:6 FIFO roster, you will assume statutory and operational responsibilities in the Underground Manager's absence, while partnering closely with Technical Services to provide direction, leadership, and oversight to achieve production, safety, and budget targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and uphold a high standard for safety leadership; both in overseeing technical work to develop the mine plan, and in the day-to-day execution of the mine plan.
- Support and lead the underground mining team, assuming the responsibilities of the Underground Manager during rostered absences.
- Collaborate with Technical Services to develop budgets, operating plans and strategies that achieve production and business objectives.
- Monitor and analyse operational performance, implementing improvement initiatives to optimise safety, productivity and cost performance.
- Provide technical and operational leadership to ensure the safe and efficient execution of the underground mine plan.
- Develop, implement and continuously improve safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with legislative, statutory and company requirements.
- Demonstrate visible safety leadership by fostering workforce engagement, proactively managing risk and promoting a strong safety culture.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- WA Underground First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency or equivalent.
- Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
- Current "C" Class Western Australian Drivers Licence.
- Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC).
- The ability to obtain a National Police Clearance.
- Previous experience in remnant underground mining will be held in high regard.
- Significant underground mining experience, including statutory and management positions, with proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of the business.
Why Catalyst?
- 8:6 roster promoting genuine work-life balance.
- Health insurance eligibility.
- Salary sacrifice options available including novating leasing, airport car parking and more.
- Ongoing mentoring and development from site leadership team to develop you into the next Underground Manager.
- Exposure to a growing and expanding underground operation.
- Opportunity to contribute beyond your core role and influence how we operate.
- Supportive and collaborative site leadership team.
- Ongoing development and internal progression opportunities.
Alternate Underground Manager in Perth employer: Catalyst Metals Ltd
Catalyst Metals is an exceptional employer, offering a permanent fly-in, fly-out position that ensures long-term job security and a family-friendly roster for a perfect work/life balance. With modern facilities at the Plutonic Gold Mine, including a substantial gym, sports courts, and comfortable accommodation, employees enjoy a supportive work culture and numerous benefits such as private health cover and quarterly bonuses, alongside opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
