Superintendent - Development

Greatland Resources Limited; Telfer; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Service awards

Education assistance

Salary packaging (novated leasing)

Parental leave

Income protection

Job summary

Greatland Resources Limited is seeking an experienced Superintendent - Development to lead underground development at Havieron, one of Australia’s most exciting gold-copper projects.

Reporting to the Havieron Site Manager, you will provide operational leadership, oversee contractor performance and help deliver production and development targets safely and efficiently. This permanent, full-time role operates on an 8/6 roster and requires a hands-on, practical approach.

Qualifications

• Underground mining experience and strong operational background.
• Hold a current Underground Supervisor’s Certificate.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Proactive safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture and implement site safety systems and processes.
• Provide oversight of underground contractor activities, ensuring safe and productive execution of work.
• Monitor, analyse and report on operational performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support mine planning, scheduling, budgeting and forecasting processes with practical input.
• Drive operational execution to achieve development and production targets.
• Promote and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity and cost efficiencies.
• Provide statutory supervision coverage where required.
• Support the delivery of underground and surface infrastructure projects.
• Develop strong working relationships across Operations, Technical Services, Maintenance and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Underground mining

Supervisor's Certificate

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

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Want to be part of something great? At Greatland, we’re building a sustainable future in mining driven by responsible exploration, development, and production of precious and base metals. As our business grows, so does our need for talented, motivated people.

Join a team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland’s core values of integrity, safety, teamwork, ownership and results are at the heart of its sustainable operating culture.

About the Role

Lead underground development at one of Australia's most exciting emerging gold-copper projects!

Reporting to the Havieron Site Manager, the Superintendent - Development plays a key role in driving the safe and efficient execution of underground development activities at Havieron. Working closely with Operations, Technical Services and Project teams, you will provide operational leadership, oversee contractor performance and contribute to the achievement of site production and development targets.

This role is responsible for ensuring underground development activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational plans. You will support planning and budgeting processes, monitor operational performance and foster strong collaboration between technical and operational teams while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis offered on an 8/6 roster.

Key responsibilities:

• Champion a strong safety culture and support the effective implementation of site safety systems and processes.
• Provide oversight of underground contractor activities, ensuring safe and productive execution of work.
• Monitor, analyse and report on operational performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support mine planning, scheduling, budgeting and forecasting processes with practical operational input.
• Drive operational execution to achieve development and production targets.
• Promote and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity and cost efficiencies.
• Provide statutory supervision coverage where required.
• Support the successful delivery of underground and associated surface infrastructure projects.
• Develop strong working relationships across Operations, Technical Services, Maintenance and other key stakeholder groups.

About You

You are an experienced underground mining professional with a strong operational background and a passion for safe, productive outcomes. You enjoy working closely with operational and technical teams, building strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders, and taking a practical, hands‑on approach to solving problems and improving performance. Additionally you will:

• Hold a current Underground Supervisor’s Certificate
• Have a strong underground operational background
• Be technically proficient in mining various types (width and orientation) of orebodies
• Experience overseeing contractor performance and driving safe, productive outcomes.
• Have strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Have a proactive approach to safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Hold a Manual C class driver licence

About the Havieron Project

Havieron is a world‑class gold‑copper development project located 45km east of Telfer in the Paterson Province. Owned 100% by Greatland, Havieron has a multi‑decade mine life with an extremely low AISC and will utilise Telfer’s existing processing and other infrastructure. The project is supported by a significant regional exploration portfolio surrounding Telfer.

Why Greatland?

Join a growing team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland possesses two long mine life assets at Telfer and Havieron that present remarkable opportunities for the right candidate to grow and make a difference in long-life underground mining projects. We offer:

• Attractive salary package plus performance-based incentives
• Milestone service awards recognising your commitment and achievements
• Education assistance to help you grow and develop your career
• Flexible salary packaging options, including novated leasingParental leave designed to support you and your family
• Income protection insurance to safeguard your financial wellbeing

As part of Greatland’s pre-employment process, candidates must complete a full medical assessment, provide evidence of Australian work rights, and be able to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.

At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.