Mining Superintendent - Blast and Pit Services

Glencore Australia; Lemington; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Competitive salary

Safe and enjoyable workplace

Structured training and development

Education assistance

Health and wellness reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Salary sacrifice options

Private health insurance subsidies

EAP

Job summary

Glencore Australia is seeking a confident, experienced leader to head production and safety for our open cut mining operations at the Hunter Valley. You will lead a large team across blasting and pit services, driving production while maintaining health, safety and environmental standards.

You will coach supervisors, manage resources and costs, and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. A current Open Cut Examiners ticket and BEUL are required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large operational teams in open cut mining.
• Proven ability to coach supervisors and influence productivity.
• Appropriate blasting and water management certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and coaching to supervisors for blasting and pit services.
• Oversee tasks to optimise health, safety, environment and production results.
• Support budget management with efficient resource use and cost control.
• Help develop and improve standards, procedures and processes.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and communicate risks to health, safety and environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Blast and blasting supervision

Water management

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Open Cut Examiners ticket

Blasting explosives user licence (BEUL)

Job description

As a large open cut mining operation in the NSW Hunter Valley, HVO is a workplace where you can unearth opportunities. The opportunity to make a difference in a fast paced and exciting environment. To be empowered, have your opinions valued and your efforts rewarded. The opportunity to take charge of your career, starting with this role.

HVO is laying the foundation for the future by investing in equipment, technology and our people so we consistently achieve our goals and contribute positively to the environment and the community. So, we are seeking a confident and enthusiastic person who share our values – Think Sharp, Dig In and Care - to join our high performing team. Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Job Description

Reporting to the Mining Manager, you will be responsible for providing effective production and safety leadership to the production team.

About The Role

• Provide strong and effective leadership and coaching to a team of supervisors to influence and focus the direction of the Blasting and Pit Services teams.
• Oversee, plan and implement tasks to optimise production results in the areas of health, safety, environment and community.
• Support operational and divisional budget in terms of managing resources effectively including monitoring and controlling costs
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of standards, procedures and processes.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and communicate risks associated with health, safety and environmental impacts.

Roster and Location

• Monday to Friday dayshift roster
• Based on site at HVO

About You

• Demonstrated experience leading large operational teams in an open cut environment.
• Demonstrated Experience in shot firing activities and water management
• Experience supporting and developing mining supervisors for the purpose of maximising mine productivity, cultural alignment and employee growth and development.
• Hold a current Open Cut Examiners ticket
• Hold a current Blasting explosives user licence (BEUL)
• High level of interpersonal communication and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels across multiple departments as well as engaging and influencing key external stakeholders.

Employee benefits include

• minimum five weeks annual leave
• market competitive salary
• a safe and enjoyable workplace where everyone is respected valued and empowered
• structured training and development to support you progress your career
• education assistance
• health and wellness reimbursement program
• paid parental leave
• salary sacrificing options
• private health insurance subsidies
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Did we mention the Hunter Valley offers a great lifestyle close to city services?

Applications close 21 October 2026

Based on site at HVO

Hunter Valley Operations Location

Working for us isn’t like working at any old mine. We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance. Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority.