Blasting Supervisor: Lead Shotfirers in Mining

Hvo; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Healthy, safe workplace

Education assistance

Job summary

HVO Hunter Valley Operations is seeking a confident leader to manage a team of shotfirers and contractors at the North site. You will drive safety, mentor staff, and ensure blasting targets are met in a complex, fast-paced environment.

This on-site leadership role offers progression opportunities, strong safety culture, and exposure to premier mining operations in the Hunter Valley. You will work closely with Superintendents and managers to deliver superior performance.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to lead a diverse team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross‑department collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to drive safety culture and high safety performance.
• Experience leading shotfirers and contractor crews in a mining environment.
• Knowledge of HSEC and legislative requirements governing mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of shotfirers, bench-hands and contractors.
• Mentor up-and-coming step ups.
• Foster an inclusive and positive culture.
• Maintain a high level of safety performance and workplace culture through teamwork and company values.
• Lead blasting targets and risk management in line with HVO procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Adaptability

Education

NSW Blasting User Explosives License

Tools

Worksafe NSW Security Clearance

Job description

HVO Hunter Valley Operations is seeking a confident leader to manage a team of shotfirers and contractors at the North site. You will drive safety, mentor staff, and ensure blasting targets are met in a complex, fast-paced environment.

This on-site leadership role offers progression opportunities, strong safety culture, and exposure to premier mining operations in the Hunter Valley. You will work closely with Superintendents and managers to deliver superior performance.