Site Supervisor - Underground

Orica; Cobar; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica in Australia is seeking a Supervisor for the Cobar/North Parkes region to lead onsite teams, manage operations, and drive safety and customer outcomes on a 5-on/2-off roster. Reporting to the Territory Manager, you will ensure compliance, coordinate resources, and support SHES programs while maintaining strong customer partnerships.

You will lead, coach and develop site teams, manage budgeting, and deliver continuous improvement across safety, quality, and service commitments.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in safety-critical operations.
• Ability to drive SHES and quality programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance.
• Manage day-to-day operations across the region with safe, efficient delivery.
• Build and maintain customer relationships and manage KPIs.
• Coach and develop site teams; support training and succession planning.
• Coordinate people, equipment and resources; assist budgeting and cost control.
• Maintain compliance through audits, inspections and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Planning & organisation

Communication

Decision making

Job description

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We're looking for a Supervisor - Cobar/North Parkes Region to join our team supporting operations across the Cobar and North Parkes Region in New South Wales. This permanent role operates on a 5 days on / 2 days off roster and offers the opportunity to lead site teams, manage operational performance, and build strong customer partnerships in a safety‑critical mining environment.

Reporting to the Territory Manager, you will be responsible for leading onsite Orica teams, plant and ancillary equipment to deliver services in accordance with customer agreements, regulatory requirements, and Orica standards. You will drive safety leadership, customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while ensuring resources, equipment, and personnel are available to meet customer demand.

This role also plays a key part in implementing Orica's SHES, CHECKPOINT and Quality programs while supporting operational projects, including the current 4D trial activities at North Parkes.

At Orica, we believe diverse teams make us stronger. We welcome applications from people with a variety of operational leadership backgrounds and encourage women, First Nations peoples, and candidates from all industries and experiences to apply.

What you will be doing

• Lead and champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with SHES requirements, regulatory obligations, site procedures, and Permit to Work processes.
• Manage day-to-day operations across the Cobar and North Parkes Region, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of products and services to customers.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, manage service commitments and contract KPIs, and identify opportunities to deliver additional value.
• Lead, coach, and develop site teams by supporting training, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Coordinate people, equipment, inventory, and site resources while supporting budgeting, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance through audits, inspections, inventory management, preventative maintenance programs, training records, and regulatory reporting.

What you will bring

• Leadership experience in mining, mining services, manufacturing, construction, logistics, resources, or another safety‑critical operational environment;
• Strong commitment to safety leadership, compliance, and continuous improvement;
• Proven ability to build trusted customer relationships and effectively manage stakeholder expectations;
• Experience leading teams and coordinating operational resources to achieve business outcomes;
• Strong planning, organisational, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills;
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage employees, customers, contractors, and regulators;
• Current and valid driver’s licence and proficiency with business systems, including Microsoft Office.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.