At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead underground development activities and support your crew in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join Evolution Mining, a premier global gold company with a bright future.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, competitive salary, bonuses, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Relocation support and attractive parental leave benefits available.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team that values safety and personal development.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years underground mining experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be part of it. Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers.
What’s the opportunity? Are you ready to take the next step in your underground mining career? We’re on the lookout for a reliable, safety-focused Leading Hand to support our Development Supervisor in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality underground development activities at Northparkes. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be the go-to person on shift, supporting the crew, coordinating tasks, and keeping things running smoothly underground.
You’ll play a key part in maintaining our strong safety culture, mentoring team members, and ensuring work is completed to plan. This role operates on a 7/7 roster (days and nights).
What you’ll be doing:
- Acting as 2IC to the Development Supervisor and stepping up when needed and supporting daily operations.
- Leading by example in safety, housekeeping, and work quality.
- Coordinating development activities including ventilation, ground support, services installation, and logistics.
- Supporting shift planning and task allocation to ensure targets are met.
- Mentoring and coaching crew members to build capability and teamwork.
- Conducting pre-task risk assessments and participating in safety interactions and toolbox talks.
- Liaising with other departments and contractors to ensure smooth execution of scheduled works.
Why Northparkes Operations?
At Northparkes, you don’t have to choose between a great career and a great lifestyle; you’ll get both. With flexible work options, opportunities to grow and a team that cares, this is where your bright future starts.
What we offer you:
- Relocation support
- Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
- Life insurance and income protection
- Health insurance
- Quarterly performance bonuses
- Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company’s success
- Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
- Recognition program
- Study assistance
- Attractive rosters
- Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone
What we’re chasing:
- Based in Parkes or keen to make the move
- Minimum 2–5 years underground mining experience, ideally in development.
- Strong understanding of underground mining processes and safety systems.
- Working at Heights, First Aid, and Security Clearance to handle explosives.
- Proven ability to lead by example and support team performance.
- Solid communication and organisational skills.
Ready to create your career highlight with us? As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.
Underground Development 2IC/All Rounder in Parkes employer: Evolution Mining
At Evolution Mining, we pride ourselves on being a premier global gold company that not only values career growth but also fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture. Located at the Mungari Gold Operations, our team enjoys competitive benefits, including relocation support, salary packaging options, and ongoing professional development opportunities, all while working in a dynamic environment that prioritises safety and innovation. Join us to be part of a bright future where your contributions truly matter.
