Barto Gold is a privately owned Australian gold explorer, developer, and producer who has been operating since 2009 and is focused on gold exploration and production in Western Australia. Its flagship project is located at Marvel Loch in Western Australia, operating multiple open pits and an underground mine, which services a 2.1Mt per annum name plate processing facility. These are supported by a tenement holding of greater than 1,400km2 over the prospective Southern Cross Greenstone Belt only 4 and a half hours from Perth.

Due to exciting growth in our Western Australian operations, we are seeking to recruit an Electrical Leading Hand to join our Southern Cross operation. The role is an 8:6 roster and is BIBO from Perth.

About the Role

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor/Superintendent, the Electrical Leading Hand will lead a team of HV Electricians, prioritising maintenance activities, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting production continuity. You will work closely with the maintenance planners, superintendent, and process team to deliver high‑quality electrical maintenance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate HV and LV electrical maintenance across the processing plant
Ensure statutory inspections, electrical logbooks, and tagging requirements are completed
Lead, mentor, and support a team of HV Electricians
Conduct inspections to identify hazards, defects, and required repairs
Assist with planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for weekly maintenance
Liaise with supply and planning teams to ensure parts availability
Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost‑effective maintenance practices
Promote and drive a strong safety culture across the team
Participate in safety meetings, hazard identification, and incident investigations
Be available for call‑out breakdown support as required

Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

Schedule 26 Statutory Appointed Supervisor
Electrical Trade Certificate & Current Electrical Licence
High Voltage Switching Qualification
CPR/LV Rescue
Ability to read electrical schematics and fault‑find control circuits
Strong leadership and mentoring capability
WA Manual Driver's Licence
Computer literacy
7-10 years' electrical experience, including 3-5 years on processing plants
2+ years in a supervisory role, ideally on mine sites
Experience with preventative maintenance systems, PLC analysis, test & tag, and AS3007 compliance
Strong reporting, work order, and safety meeting experience

Desirable:

Electrical Nominee (appointable)
HR Driver's Licence
Frontline Management qualifications
Forklift & EWP tickets

Gold processing plant experience
Familiarity with Australian Standards, Mines Act & Regulations
Instrumentation exposure

Culture & Benefits:

If you are ready to step up to the challenges of this role, it can lead to greater opportunities for career growth and progression. With a competitive remuneration package and a challenging work environment with a growing vibrant company where your skills really can make a difference, this is a great opportunity to join this high-performing, close-knit processing team and play a role in developing a culture of excellence that motivates those around you.

Discretionary Bonus
Business Improvement Bonus

You must be able to pass pre-employment checks including a full medical, drug, and alcohol testing, and a police clearance.