Mine Control Supervisor

Cimic; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Thiess is seeking a Mine Control Supervisor for Olive Downs Complex, located near Moranbah, QLD. You will lead the Autonomous Haulage System team on a 7/7 dayshift/nightshift roster, reporting to the Superintendent Mine Control.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration and continuous improvement across mine control operations. Key responsibilities include steering the AHS Mining team, promoting a safe culture, and coordinating with maintenance and production to optimise performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated team leadership in a mining environment.
• Experience adapting to dynamic environments with Autonomous Haulage Systems such as Minestar Command and/or Komatsu FrontRunner.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operations methods.
• Excellent time management and communication across maintenance and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to the AHS Mining team and implement culture-focused safety strategies.
• Foster collaborative relationships across operation and support functions per Site Establishment and SHMS.
• Drive KPI-focused improvement actions in safety, utilization, productivity and reliability.
• Maintain an up-to-date business continuity plan for Mine Control.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and Site Safety Management Systems compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

AHS systems

Heavy equipment ops

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Make your mark with Thiess

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent, reward transparency, champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

The Opportunity

Pembroke Resources’ Olive Downs Complex is located approximately 40 kilometres south-east of Moranbah, with mining operations commencing in mid-2023. Thiess delivers full-service mining operations under a five-year contract, including mine planning, overburden removal, drill and blast, autonomous load and haul, water management, rehabilitation, and mine infrastructure.

We are currently seeking a Mine Control Supervisor to join our Autonomous Haulage System Team at Olive Downs Complex. Working a 7/7 Dayshift/Nightshift roster and reporting to the Superintendent Mine Control, your duties will include:

• Provide direction to the AHS Mining team and implement strategies that shape the culture and promote a safe, supportive and friendly working environment
• Effectively communicate and foster collaborative relationships across the operation and support functions in accordance with the Site Establishment plan, Project Management plans and the sites SHMS
• Proactive mindset focusing on KPI’s and continuous improvement across people, process and technology with implementation of improvement actions to safety, utilisation, productivity and reliability
• Ensure there is effective and current business continuity plan in place for Mine Control
• Demonstrate your commitment to safety and adhere to Site Safety Management Systems

Roster: 7/7 | Location: Moranbah, QLD | Employment Type: Permanent

About you

• Demonstrated team leadership skills with the ability to coach in a mining environment
• Relevant experience in adapting to a dynamic environment to meet outcomes with Autonomous Haulage Systems such as Minestar Command and/or Komatsu FrontRunner systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of heavy equipment operations work methods
• Excellent time management, communication skills and collaboration experience across maintenance, and production process safety to ensure maximisation of performance
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Even time 7/7 roster (day and night)
• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive salary package
• Salary sacrifice options
• Ongoing training & development opportunities
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.
Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.