Mine Controller

About our Role

Join the Barminco team as a Mine Controller to support our underground mining operations across Australia, with opportunities available at sites throughout Western Australia. In this role, you’ll play a key part in coordinating and monitoring underground mining activities from the control room to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations. The role manages communications, tracks personnel and equipment, and responds to operational or emergency situations in real time.

What will your day to day look like?

• Monitor underground operations using mine control and tracking systems to maintain situational awareness of personnel, equipment, and production activities.

• Maintain constant communication with supervisors, operators, and emergency response teams.

• Coordinate shift activities including production movements, equipment dispatch, and access to work areas.

• Track and record personnel underground to ensure compliance with site safety and emergency management procedures.

• Monitor critical systems such as ventilation, gas monitoring, communications, and refuge chamber status.

• Escalate operational issues, incidents, or emergencies in accordance with site procedures.

• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and shift records for operational and safety compliance.

Our ideal candidate background includes

• Previous experience working in a similar role within the mining industry

• Strong computer literacy and experience with mine control or fleet management systems

• Current Australian driver’s licence.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive pay with superannuation on all hours worked.

• Various even time rosters available

• FIFO and DIDO options across a range of locations.

• Opportunities for career progression with a global organisation (ever considered working overseas?)

• Up to $10,000 Employee Referral Program

• Significant training and career development opportunities

• Work in a collaborative, culture-driven team.

About Barminco

Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, is a global leader in high-speed development and underground hard rock mining services. With more than 35 years of experience and a team of 7,000 people across Australia, North America and Africa, we deliver safe, innovative and efficient solutions for our clients every day.

When you join Barminco, you’ll work with cutting-edge equipment, proven systems and a team that values safety, respect and growth. We offer exciting career pathways, global opportunities and the chance to make an impact in a world-class mining environment.

Recruitment Process

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences drive success. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about contributing to our team.

Successful candidates will need to meet our pre-employment requirements, including medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, and a valid National Police Clearance. Proof of working rights in Australia is also required.

How to Apply

Click on the Apply button to start your journey and join the Barminco team today.

Find out more about Barminco on our website www.barminco.com.au.