Description:
Due to our ongoing growth a fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Leading Hand to join our team.
About the role:
- Reporting to the Production Supervisor the Leading hand will be responsible for ensuring team is meeting daily mining targets and carrying out safe mining activities.
- Ability to step up into Mining Supervisor role if and when required.
- Preferably a strong knowledge of mining equipment and processes within hard rock mining with up to 600 tonne class shovels/excavators with supporting ancillary equipment.
- Familiarity with WHS Section 26 supervisor qualification legislation and best practices.
About the Site:
Karara is the largest mining operation and the first major magnetite mine in the Mid-West. It produces a premium, high-grade concentrate product for export to steelmakers. With an expected life of 30+ years, it will underpin a long-term iron ore business and provide sustainable benefits to the regional community where we operate.
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive rates + super paid on all hours worked
- 2/1 day shift & night shift roster
- Night shift allowance
- Leading Hand allowance
- Permanent full-time position
- Loyalty Bonus Scheme – Get paid a bonus for continuing your employment with NRW
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Multiple company benefits including - income protection insurance / Employee Assistance Program (EAP) / discounted private health insurance / salary sacrifice options & novated leases available
- Enjoy employee discounts with exclusive deals for groceries, entertainment, fuel vouchers, incredible savings on tech products and so much more - there are over 450 retailers offering amazing deals through our benefits platform
- Paid parental leave
- Work with an experienced civil & mining contractor with over 30 years in the business
- Long term employment opportunities
- A culture driven organisation, be a part of a great crew
What we are looking for:
- Must have miniumum of 5+ years of hard rock mining experience
- Experience operating Dump Trucks (CAT 793F, 777 or 40T articulated moxy)
- Experience as Train Loader or All Round Operator (D10 dozers, 16M graders, roller and/or 777 or 40T articulated watercarts)
- Experience as Production Excavator Operator - ideally experienced using face shovel attachment
- Operators with Cat 6060’s, Hitachi EX5600, EX3600, EX1200 & Komatsu WA900-8 Loader experience
- Australian Manual Drivers Licence
- Demonstrated behaviours which align with NRW’s values and safety standards
- A “can do” attitude and strong team commitment
- Australian work rights
About NRW Civil & Mining
With over 30 years in the industry, NRW Civil & Mining is proud to be one of the leading civil and mining contractors in Australia.
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NRW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from a wide sector of the community, including women and indigenous cultures, are encouraged to apply.