Processing Services Supervisor — FIFO Mining Leader

South32; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Superannuation 14%

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

South32 is seeking a Supervisor Processing Services at our Cannington operation in Queensland. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and compliant execution of Processing Services with frontline leadership to teams and contractors.

FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville and DIDO options from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay Shires are available. You will oversee pre-starts, verifications, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination across Processing, Maintenance, Mining and Technical Services,

Qualifications

• Experience in mineral processing or mining operations and exposure to earthworks/material handling.
• Proven leadership of operational teams and contractors.
• Experience with ROM management and heavy vehicle operations.
• Strong communication, coaching, decision-making and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-starts, field verifications and work-quality checks.
• Monitor schedules, equipment availability and operational constraints.
• Coordinate priorities across Processing, Maintenance, Mining and Technical Services.
• Review contractor performance and support continuous improvement plans.

Skills

Mineral processing

Leadership

ROM management

Heavy vehicle operations

Communication & influence

Education

Current Class C Driver's Licence

Job description

South32 is seeking a Supervisor Processing Services at our Cannington operation in Queensland. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and compliant execution of Processing Services with frontline leadership to teams and contractors.

FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville and DIDO options from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay Shires are available. You will oversee pre-starts, verifications, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination across Processing, Maintenance, Mining and Technical Services,