Diamond Drill Superintendent

Westgold; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance

Salary sacrifice options

Family and Medical leave policies (IVF

Referral bonus

Long service leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and

Job summary

Westgold Resources is seeking an experienced Superintendent Diamond Drill to lead our underground diamond drilling operations with a strong emphasis on safety, performance and cost efficiency. You will oversee supervisors, plan resources, manage contractors and optimise equipment reliability to deliver operational targets.

The role requires hands-on leadership, effective communication and a proactive approach to continuous improvement within a compliant and safety-focused mining environment in

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of underground diamond drilling practices and technologies.
• Proven leadership in underground drilling environments.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental performance.
• Experience in budgeting and driving cost efficiencies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement.
• Certificate IV in Drilling Operations and Senior First Aid are required.
• WA C Class Driver’s Licence and National Police Clearance within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage diamond drilling operations to achieve safety, production and cost objectives.
• Drive a strong safety culture through visible leadership and compliance with mining and WHS legislation.
• Provide coaching, support and direction to Diamond Drill Supervisors and operational teams.
• Optimise drilling performance, equipment utilisation and maintenance planning to minimise downtime.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and operational leaders.
• Identify operational risks and implement practical mitigation strategies.
• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, productivity and safety outcomes.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and operational expenditure to meet financial targets.
• Review and approve purchase orders and invoices in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance across all drilling activities.
• Lead workforce planning, training and performance management within the drilling department.
• Ensure operational reporting is accurate, timely and supports effective decision making.

Skills

Diamond drilling

Leadership

Budget management

Safety culture

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Change management

Education

Certificate IV in Drilling Operations

Senior First Aid

National Police Clearance

WA C Class Driver’s Licence

Job description

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

Westgold Resources is seeking an experienced Superintendent Diamond Drill to provide strategic leadership across our diamond drilling operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of drilling programs that support both operational and exploration objectives.

Reporting to the Group Manager Drilling, you will be responsible for the leadership, performance and continuous improvement of drilling operations, overseeing supervisors, workforce capability, equipment utilisation and contractor management while maintaining Westgold’s commitment to safety.

About the Role

As Superintendent Diamond Drill, you will lead a team of supervisors and drilling personnel to deliver operational excellence across our diamond drilling programs. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance safety, people leadership, operational performance and commercial outcomes while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Role responsibilities:

• Lead and manage diamond drilling operations to achieve safety, production and cost objectives.
• Drive a strong safety culture through visible leadership and compliance with mining and WHS legislation.
• Provide coaching, support and direction to Diamond Drill Supervisors and operational teams.
• Optimise drilling performance, equipment utilisation and maintenance planning to minimise downtime.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and operational leaders.
• Identify operational risks and implement practical mitigation strategies.
• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, productivity and safety outcomes.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and operational expenditure to meet or exceed financial targets.
• Review and approve purchase orders and invoices in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance across all drilling activities.
• Lead workforce planning, training and performance management within the drilling department.
• Ensure operational reporting is accurate, timely and supports effective decision making.

Skills and Experience required

• Extensive knowledge of underground diamond drilling practices, equipment and technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in underground drilling environment
• Strong commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental performance.
• Proven ability to manage operational budgets and drive cost efficiencies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to lead change, solve complex problems and drive continuous improvement.
• Certificate IV in Drilling Operations.
• Senior First Aid qualification.
• Sound knowledge of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022. Current unrestricted Western Australian C Class Driver’s Licence.
• National Police Clearance obtained within the last 12 months.

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

• Performance based bonus
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
• 5 years’ pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email [e-mail]