Senior Longwall Superintendent – Underground Coal Mine

Anglo American; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

12% super

Residential, FIFO & DIDO options

Subsidised accommodation

Company funded camp options

Daily bus transfers

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Anglo American’s Grosvenor Mine in Moranbah, QLD, is seeking an experienced Longwall Superintendent to lead the longwall function and drive safety, reliability and production performance. You will coordinate production, maintenance and technical teams, influence planning and deliver continuous improvement in a major underground operation.

The role reports to the Operations Manager and requires strong leadership across safety and production, with a focus on panel readiness and risk management in

Qualifications

• Extensive operational leadership experience within underground coal mining.
• Strong experience in longwall production and second workings.
• Demonstrated experience leading large operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland coal mining legislation and underground safety systems.
• First class miners or deputy ticket will be highly regarded but not essential.
• Experience managing operational risk, TARPs and changing mining conditions.
• Sound planning, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively across production, maintenance, engineering and technical teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capability.
• A genuine commitment to safety, accountability and workforce engagement.
• Relevant underground coal mining qualifications and competencies.
• Relevant statutory competencies and qualifications required for the position will be considered as part of the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible safety leadership across all longwall activities.
• Lead longwall production teams to achieve safety, production and operational objectives.
• Coordinate daily and weekly priorities across production, maintenance and technical functions.
• Monitor longwall performance and respond effectively to changing conditions, risks and production constraints.
• Ensure operations comply with legislative requirements, site standards and the Safety and Health Management System.
• Lead the application and review of operational controls, risk assessments and TARPs.
• Support longwall planning, panel readiness and safe production activities.
• Review production performance, equipment availability and shift reporting.
• Work closely with the Underground Mine Manager, operations leaders, engineering and technical services teams.
• Build leadership capability through coaching, clear expectations and constructive feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, productivity, reliability and work practices.

Skills

Operational leadership

Longwall production

Large teams leadership

Underground safety systems

Mining legislation knowledge

Ticket/competencies

Education

Underground coal mining qualifications

Job description

Anglo American’s Grosvenor Mine in Moranbah, QLD, is seeking an experienced Longwall Superintendent to lead the longwall function and drive safety, reliability and production performance. You will coordinate production, maintenance and technical teams, influence planning and deliver continuous improvement in a major underground operation.

The role reports to the Operations Manager and requires strong leadership across safety and production, with a focus on panel readiness and risk management in