Leading Hand Mining

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails, magnificent jarrah forests and the food and wine heartland of the South-West and Peel Regions of Western Australia.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future and is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer. 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.

• 14% superannuation contributions

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on a 42-hour per week dayshift / nightshift roster, at our Boddington Bauxite Mine reporting to the Supervisor Production (Mining).

Please note that accommodation is not provided on site, you will be required to drive in, drive out to site on a daily basis. Employees ideally live within an hour’s drive of Boddington.

As the Leading Hand – Mining you will be responsible for leading the day‑to‑day coordination of mining activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution of the production plan, supporting your supervisor with shift delivery, and fostering a high‑performance team environment across the Boddington Bauxite Mine.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Driving safe work practices by conducting pre‑start meetings, identifying hazards, and ensuring all team members understand critical controls and work requirements.
• Overseeing daily field activities, monitoring equipment and conditions, and ensuring work is completed to operational, quality and safety standards.
• Communicating production plans clearly at shift level, aligning crews to daily priorities, and adjusting tasks when conditions or operational needs change.
• Tracking performance against shift targets, identifying variances early, and escalating issues that may impact production, safety, or equipment availability.
• Working closely with Supervisors, Maintenance, Mine Services and Drill & Blast teams to coordinate activities, resolve operational issues, and maintain workflow continuity.
• Supporting the capability and engagement of the crew through coaching, constructive feedback, and encouraging participation in continuous improvement activities.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:  

• Providing effective leadership within a team-based environment, including guiding others, setting expectations, and supporting safe, productive work behaviours.
• Proven experience in a mining operations environment for a minimum of five years, with strong understanding of field activities, equipment use and operational expectations.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, enabling effective collaboration with crews, Supervisors and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, prioritise shifting tasks and adapt confidently to changing operational conditions.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, safe and accountable team culture, encouraging continuous improvement and proactive engagement.

Qualifications for this position are:  

• A current Western Australian ‘C’ class driver’s licence.
• Completion of Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor training.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Wednesday 18 February 2026