Underground Shift Supervisor – Prominent Hill

FIFO | 14:14 Roster | Permanent Full-Time | Prominent Hill, SA

Byrnecut Australia is seeking an experienced Underground Shift Supervisor to join our team at Prominent Hill, South Australia.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced underground leader looking to join an established operation with a strong team and long-term career opportunities.

We are particularly interested in hearing from supervisors with a strong underground service crew and/or paste experience, who understand the importance these functions play in keeping an underground operation running safely and efficiently.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will provide hands-on leadership and supervision to underground crews, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with operational requirements.

You will be responsible for:

  • Providing visible, hands-on leadership across underground operations

  • Leading and coordinating underground crews to safely achieve daily targets

  • Supervising service crew and paste activities, where required

  • Planning and coordinating daily work activities and allocating resources effectively

  • Conducting pre-starts, toolbox meetings and daily work planning

  • Ensuring compliance with site safety systems, procedures and statutory requirements

  • Maintaining strong communication between crews, departments and site leadership

  • Identifying operational issues and supporting practical solutions underground

  • Developing, mentoring and supporting crew members

  • Promoting a positive safety culture and high standards of accountability

About You

We are looking for an experienced underground supervisor who is confident leading from the front and building a safe, reliable and productive crew.

 

Ideally, you will bring:

  • Previous Underground Shift Supervisor experience

  • Strong underground mining experience

  • Paste and/or underground service crew experience – highly regarded

  • Development mining experience – advantageous

  • Current Shift Supervisor qualification/ticket relevant to South Australia

  • Current S26 certificate or equivalent statutory qualification

  • Current Australian Manual Driver's Licence

  • Current First Aid Certificate

  • Strong communication and people leadership skills

  • A practical, safety-focused approach to underground operations

  • Full Australian working rights

  • Ability to meet all pre-employment requirements, including medical, National Police Clearance and drug & alcohol screening

What's On Offer?

  • Permanent full-time employment

  • 14 days on / 14 days off roster

  • FIFO opportunity to Prominent Hill, South Australia

  • Competitive remuneration

  • Long-term project stability

  • Supportive site leadership and established underground team

  • Ongoing training and career development

  • Modern underground mining fleet and well-maintained equipment

  • Employee rewards and recognition programs

  • Discounts across retail, travel, accommodation and entertainment

  • Novated vehicle leasing options

  • Career opportunities across the wider Byrnecut Group


Join Byrnecut

If you're an experienced underground supervisor with a background in paste, service crew or broader underground operations, we'd like to hear from you.

Bring your underground experience and leadership skills to a team where safety, performance and people matter.

Apply now to join Byrnecut at Prominent Hill.


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Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:
  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • What's your expected annual base salary?
  • How many years' experience do you have as an Underground Shift Supervisor?
  • How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
  • Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
  • How many years' experience do you have working in underground hard rock mining
  • Do you hold a current Shift Supervisor qualification/ticket applicable to South Australia
  • Do you hold a current S26 certificate or equivalent statutory qualification

Company profile

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Mining, Minerals & Metals5,001-10,000 employees

As one of the world's leading underground contract miners, Byrnecut works tirelessly to ensure we are A CUT ABOVE™.

Byrnecut continually strives for excellence in its field. We aim to grow through quality, safety and reliability, with an open approach to innovation and an adaptable approach to our contracts. Byrnecut’s fleet of specialised underground mining equipment supports its efficient and targeted approach to all underground contracts. With experienced and skilled employees across the whole business, Byrnecut maintains the highest level of sustainable quality and integrity throughout operations.

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