Underground Mining Shift Supervisor

ABOUT US

PYBAR – a Thiess Company, is a mining services provider with core competencies in underground hard rock mining. With origins dating back to 1993, our success is based on safe, rapid underground development and consistent, reliable production. We deliver a range of projects, from large established mining operations to greenfield developments across Australia. The services we provide range from mine development, production, cable bolting and drilling, raise boring, shotcreting and haulage fleet.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join PYBAR's new Hillgrove Project as an Underground Shift Supervisor and play a key role in delivering safe, productive underground operations.

The project is based in Armidale, NSW, on a 2:2 roster, this opportunity is open to candidates from multiple hire locations across Australia, both DIDO and FIFO.

Reporting to site leadership, you will lead your underground development crew, ensuring compliance to NSW mining legislation, and work closely with management and technical teams to achieve operational targets while promoting safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

The Hillgrove Project is a four-year contract, with various stages of expansion in the future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide day to day supervision and leadership to the underground team

Monitor and supervise underground mining activities

Promote positive safety behaviours and help build a culture of accountability, ownership and safety first thinking across the site.

Use digital tools (e.g. INX) to record and monitor tasks

Communicate effectively with PYBAR team members and relevant stakeholders

Be responsible for organising the day to day scheduling of your crew

Inspecting and implementing mining and safety standards underground

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Shift Supervisor or similar position (Essential)

NSW Underground Supervisors Practicing Certificate, or, WA Underground Supervisor's Practicing Certificate (Essential)

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Underground Hardrock mining (Essential)

Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities.

Current First Aid Certificate (Advantageous)

THE FUN STUFF

Career growth and development opportunities, including reimbursement for approved study and training

Exclusive access to PYBAR Perks – employee benefits and discounts platform

Paid parental leave

Employee recognition programs

A supportive, values-led team environment where safety is truly a priority

A competitive remuneration package will be offered in line with the seniority of the role and the experience of the successful candidate.

PYBAR PERKS

Milestone service awards and gifts - PYBAR celebrating with you.

Medibank corporate private health insurance discount of 9% for you and your family.

Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses up to $350.

Toyota fleet discounts & novated leasing options.

Book your next family holiday today! Access to travel insurance & car hire discounts.

JB HiFi discounts.

* Qantas Club and Virgin lounge membership discounts.

INCLUSION & DIVERSITY

Inclusion and diversity is important to us, which is why ‘Respect’ is one of our core values. We welcome and strive for a diverse workforce and to help us achieve this, we would love to receive applications from females, Indigenous Australians, LGBTQI+ community members and anyone else who would love to join our team.

HOW TO APPLY

PYBAR follows a strict pre-employment process for all successful applicants, which will include reference checks, a national police clearance check and Pre-employment medical. This is essential for employment with PYBAR, and the recruitment team will guide you through this process after a successful interview.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please reach out to Jess Roach on 0427 703 019.