Join a global leading underground mining contractor with a national and international footprint, specialising in shaft sinking, raise boring, mine development and full-scale production mining.
Known for tackling complex ground conditions across Australia, the Americas, Africa and Europe, this business is currently going through a period of significant growth, with new contract wins across multiple sites nationally.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Underground Electrician ready to step up into a Leading Hand position at a modern, rapid-growing underground hard rock operation in the Cobar Basin.
This greenfield site has recently transitioned from development into full production, with a strong pipeline of underground development work ahead - a genuinely exciting time to join.
As Leading Hand, you'll lead and mentor a small crew of underground electricians, coordinating daily workloads, planned maintenance and breakdown priorities, while also staying hands-on across a broad scope of electrical work:
****V reticulation and terminations
Drill rig servicing and breakdowns
Maintenance and installation of pumps, fans and vents
Relocation and installation of jumbo boxes and pump starters
Leaky feeder communication system installs and maintenance
Testing, tagging, statutory checks and audits
For those capable and ticketed, there's also scope to move into specialised work including 11kV reticulation, substation maintenance and installs,



and HV switching - with training provided as you progress.
Why This Role
Day shift only roster - 15 days on, 13 off, 12-hour shifts (5:30am-5:30pm)
Highly competitive rates based on experience
Genuine pathway to a permanent position with the company after 26 weeks, based on performance, safety, culture fit and skills development
Hotel-style accommodation in Cobar - your own room with ensuite, plus access to local gym facilities; buffet-style meals provided
Shuttle bus provided from accommodation to site each shift
OEM training opportunities to upskill your maintenance trade skills
Work in a small, close-knit team where you'll have genuine impact on daily operations, not just be another number
Join a business known for long-term careers, with opportunities to progress into senior, leadership or technical roles, and even international transfers down the track
About You
Current driver's licence
Ability to read schematics and technical drawings
Comfortable working autonomously with a robust can-do attitude
Reliable, safety-focused, and keen to keep learning and developing
Advantageous (not essential)
Underground hard rock mining equipment knowledge
Drill servicing and breakdown experience
HV switching tickets
In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment.
This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!
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📌 Underground Leading Hand Electrician (Queensland)
🏢 Marble Group
📍 Queensland