Alternate Underground Manager

Alternate Underground Manager | 8:6 FIFO from Perth | Gold Mining | Permanent Full-time

About Catalyst Metals

Catalyst Metals Limited owns and operates the Plutonic Gold Mine, located in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The operation continues to expand underground, with several mining areas successfully transitioning from development into production.

Catalyst is committed to building a sustainable, long-life gold business, underpinned by disciplined technical planning, operational excellence, and a focus on continuous improvement. This is underpinned by our Plutonic Belt Reserve of 2Moz 3 operating mines, and several mines that will commence over the coming year. This Reserve paves the way for our Organic Growth plan, to produce 200koz per annum over 10 years.

Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: CYL), Catalyst Metals is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

About the Role

Due development of new mines, and internal promotions, we are seeking our next Alternate UG Manager. Reporting to the Underground Manager, the Alternate Underground Manager plays a key leadership role in the safe and efficient delivery of underground mining operations at Plutonic Underground. Working an 8:6 FIFO roster, you will assume statutory and operational responsibilities in the Underground Manager's absence, while partnering closely with Technical Services to provide direction, leadership, and oversight to achieve production, safety, and budget targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and uphold a high standard for safety leadership; both in overseeing technical work to develop the mine plan, and in the day-to-day execution of the mine plan
• Support and lead the underground mining team, assuming the responsibilities of the Underground Manager during rostered absences
• Collaborate with Technical Services to develop budgets, operating plans and strategies that achieve production and business objectives
• Monitor and analyse operational performance, implementing improvement initiatives to optimise safety, productivity and cost performance
• Provide technical and operational leadership to ensure the safe and efficient execution of the underground mine plan
• Develop, implement and continuously improve safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with legislative, statutory and company requirements
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership by fostering workforce engagement, proactively managing risk and promoting a strong safety culture

Requirements

About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• WA Underground First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency or equivalent
• Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
• Current "C" Class Western Australian Drivers Licence
• Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)
• The ability to obtain a National Police Clearance
• Previous experience in remnant underground mining will be held in high regard
• Significant underground mining experience, including statutory and management positions, with proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of the business

Benefits

Why Catalyst?

• 8:6 roster promoting genuine work-life balance
• Health insurance eligibility
• Salary sacrifice options available including novating leasing, airport car parking and more
• Ongoing mentoring and development from site leadership team to develop you into the next Underground Manager
• Exposure to a growing and expanding underground operation
• Opportunity to contribute beyond your core role and influence how we operate
• Supportive and collaborative site leadership team
• Ongoing development and internal progression opportunities

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Applications are currently being accepted, so apply now.