Mine Planning Superintendent: Lead Open-Cut Plans

Glencore Australia; Clermont; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained company vehicle

Nine day fortnight

Fully funded FIFO from Brisbane

DIDO or Residential options

Education assistance

Healthy Lifestyle reimbursement

Village accommodation

Housing allowance (local)

Relocation assistance

Long Service Leave

Job summary

Glencore Australia, Clermont Open Cut, seeks an experienced Technical Services Superintendent (Mine Planning) to lead medium-term mine planning and optimise designs for maximum value and efficiency. You will drive planning across geology, geotechnical, operations and commercial teams on site.

You will mentor the planning team, manage risks, and ensure safe, high-performance outcomes while delivering on production targets and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Extensive Open Cut mining experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Contractor Management experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience leading a team and making decisions based on technical expertise.
• Experience with Deswik and Spry software is a plus.
• QLD Drivers Licence.
• S123 & G2 qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of rolling medium-term mine plans aligned with production targets.
• Optimise mine designs, schedules, and resource utilisation for value and efficiency.
• Collaborate with mine planning, geology, geotechnical, operations and commercial teams.
• Manage planning risks and provide forecast updates for informed decisions.
• Lead, mentor and develop the mine planning team and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Communication

Team influence

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Spry

Job description

Glencore Australia, Clermont Open Cut, seeks an experienced Technical Services Superintendent (Mine Planning) to lead medium-term mine planning and optimise designs for maximum value and efficiency. You will drive planning across geology, geotechnical, operations and commercial teams on site.

You will mentor the planning team, manage risks, and ensure safe, high-performance outcomes while delivering on production targets and continuous improvement.