Production Superintendent

BUMA Australia; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

8/6 roster with annual and personal, 2

Tool of Trade

Short term incentive plan

Training and development opportunities

Camp accommodation

Bus options

Employee benefits discounts

Job summary

BUMA Australia invites applications for a full-time Production Superintendent at Goonyella, Bowen Basin. You will lead Production Supervisors, coordinate with the Superintendent and Tech Services, and drive safety, productivity and operational plans across shifts.

You will require proven leadership in open cut coal mining, Queensland qualifications, a current medical and a valid drivers license. The role offers a permanent 8/6 roster and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated production leadership experience in open cut coal mining.
• Strong knowledge of safety systems and compliance requirements in Queensland mining.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Production Supervisors to ensure safe, compliant shift execution.
• Partner with back-to-back Superintendent and Tech Services to deliver production plans and monitor performance.
• Manage people, equipment and priorities across the production team to meet safety, productivity and operational targets.
• Maintain compliance with Queensland coal mining legislation, site standards and BUMA procedures.
• Coach and develop frontline leaders, promoting accountability and safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operations planning

Safety culture

Communication

Education

Queensland Supervisor S123 & G2 qualifications

Standard 11 Surface Induction

Coal Board Medical

C Class Driver's Licence

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a full-time permanent Production Superintendent to join our Goonyella team. This role is a key leadership position within our production department, providing hands‑on support to Production Supervisors while working closely with the Project Manager and back‑to‑back Superintendent to deliver safe, efficient and productive mining outcomes. You will play an important role in coordinating daily production activity, supporting crew performance, driving compliance and ensuring operational plans are executed effectively across shift.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and support Production Supervisors to ensure safe, compliant and effective shift execution.
• Partner with your back‑to‑back Superintendent and Tech Services teams to deliver production plans, monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage people, equipment and priorities across the production team to achieve safety, productivity and operational targets.
• Maintain strong compliance with Queensland coal mining legislation, site standards and BUMA procedures.
• Coach, mentor and develop frontline leaders, promoting accountability, teamwork and a positive safety culture.

About You:

• Demonstrated production leadership experience within an open cut coal mining environment.
• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Superintendent or similar frontline operational leadership role.
• Queensland Supervisor S123 and G2 qualifications, or ability to obtain.
• Current Standard 11 Surface Induction, or ability to obtain.
• Current Coal Board Medical, or willingness to complete prior to commencement.
• Strong understanding of Queensland coal mining legislation, safety systems and operational compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams, prioritise work, solve operational issues and influence positive safety and production outcomes.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.

Working at BUMA:

BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong emphasis on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA Goonyella employee you will have access to:

• Competitive salary package and employee benefits.
• Full‑time permanent staff role on an 8/6 roster with annual and personal leave.
• Tool of Trade.
• Eligibility for Short Term Incentive Plan, pending requirements.
• Training and development opportunities to support your leadership career.
• Camp accommodation and company provided bus options.
• Access to discounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel and select retail outlets through BUMA LAB.

Located in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland, BMA's Goonyella Mine is one of Queensland's largest coal mines and is situated approximately 30 kilometres from Moranbah. BUMA Australia provides labour, supervision, technical support and mobile plant to perform truck and excavator pre‑strip operations.

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.