Mining Superintendent - Blast and Pit Services

Hvo; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Market competitive salary

Health and wellness program

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Salary sacrificing options

Private health insurance subsidies

EAP

Job summary

HVO in Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, is seeking a confident leader to oversee production and safety for the open cut mining operation. You will lead a team of supervisors, influence productivity, and manage resources while monitoring costs and compliance.

The role requires an Open Cut Examiners ticket and BEUL licence, with a strong focus on health, safety and environmental outcomes. Based on site at our Hunter Valley operation, you will work Monday to Friday dayshift with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience leading large operational teams in open cut mining.
• Experience in shot firing activities and water management.

Responsibilities

• Provide production and safety leadership to the production team.
• Oversee and coach supervisors to influence production direction.
• Plan and implement tasks to optimise health, safety, environment and community outcomes.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and monitor risks.

Skills

Leadership

Open Cut supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication

Education

Open Cut Examiners ticket

BEUL blasting licence

Tools

BEUL licence

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.

About the Role

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

• 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)

Applications close 21 October 2026

Working for us

Did we mention the Hunter Valley offers a great lifestyle close to city services? 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. Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) produces some of the world’s highest quality thermal and semi-soft metallurgical coal for export. Our operation comprising of HVO North and HVO South – are in Lemington near the NSW Upper Hunter town of Singleton. Considering a career with HVO? Located in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, HVO employs over 1,300 people including contractors, and offers great career and lifestyle benefits. We move in excess of 120 million bank cubic metres (MBCM) of material per annum with a fleet that includes two draglines and three rope shovels, supported by a fleet of excavators and haul trucks. Our operation contains two Coal Handling Preparation Plants (CHPPs) and two train loadout facilities and produces a combined 14 million tonnes (Mt) of annual output of thermal and semi-soft coal.