Underground Manager

About the role

Norton Gold Fields is seeking an experienced Underground Manager to lead its underground mining operations in Kalgoorlie. The role involves overseeing all underground activities, ensuring safety, budget compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Manage underground mining activities to meet budget and safety targets.
• Promote a positive safety culture through visible leadership and regular inspections.
• Carry out statutory duties under the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Prepare monthly financial accruals, cost estimations, and budget reports.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in processes and LOM designs.
• Mentor and develop graduate and junior mining engineers.
• Monitor performance metrics and career progression for direct reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Mining Engineering (essential).
• WA First Class Mine Manager Certificate.
• Current unencumbered C‑class WA driver’s licence.
• Senior Site Executive status.
• Satisfactory NPC clearance.
• Valid work visa, permanent residency, or Australian citizenship.

Required skills

• 10+ years of underground mining operational and technical experience.
• Proven ability to lead and manage operational and technical teams.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with performance bonus.
• Residential and site allowances.
• Insurance, private health cover, and gym membership discount.
• Other employee benefits.