Superintendent Mine Geology

Hancock Iron Ore; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health cover

18 weeks parental leave

Performance bonuses

Profit share

Retention incentives

Job summary

Hancock Iron Ore seeks an experienced Superintendent Mine Geology to join the Roy Hill Mine. You will lead a team of geologists and technicians, delivering safe, accurate geology activities and supporting confident mine planning and production decisions.

Reporting to the Manager Geology Operations, the role focuses on grade control, logging, sampling and data management, with a strong emphasis on safety, continuous improvement and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in geology, geoscience or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in an open pit mine geology environment, ideally within iron ore.
• Strong understanding of geological processes, grade control, sampling, logging and mining practices.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and provide technical guidance to geologists and technicians.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across operational and technical teams.
• A practical continuous improvement mindset with a focus on safety, quality and performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant geological software packages. Experience with Vulcan, Acquire, SQL databases and OREPro preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of geologists and technicians.
• Champion safe work practices and foster a culture of care, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate geological logging, sampling, interpretation and grade control practices.
• Oversee the design, validation and delivery of high-quality grade control blocks.
• Maintain the team’s understanding of the geological profile, mineralogy, material types and contaminants across the deposit.
• Partner with Mine Planning, Production, Drill and Blast, Processing, Execution and other key stakeholders.
• Drive improvements in systems, data quality, field practices and reporting.
• Lead technical projects and improvement initiatives to support operational performance.

Skills

Geology leadership

Geological logging

Sampling

Grade control

Stakeholder engagement

Data management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology/geoscience

Tools

Vulcan

Acquire

SQL databases

OREPro

Job description

• Join a world-class Pilbara iron ore operation
• 8/6 roster | FIFO from Perth to Roy Hill Mine
• Performance, retention and profit share bonuses
• Private health cover contribution for employees and immediate family
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers

Our vision

As a leading iron ore producer,Hancock Iron Oreis helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation’s future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make.

Being‘For Australia’means creating opportunities, supporting regional and remote areas, backing Australian businesses and delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come.

About the role

We are seeking a Superintendent Mine Geologyto join our Technical Services team at the Roy Hill Mine.

Reporting to the Manager Geology Operations, this key leadership role is responsible for leading the safe and accurate delivery of mine geology activities, including geological logging, sampling, grade control block design, orebody interpretation and in-pit data management.

You will lead a team of geologists and technicians who play a critical role in maximising orebody recovery, protecting product quality and providing the geological knowledge needed to support confident mine planning and production decisions.

With a strong focus on safety, technical discipline, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to one of Australia’s largest iron ore operations.

Duties

• Lead, coach and develop a team of geologists and technicians.
• Champion safe work practices and foster a culture of care, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate geological logging, sampling, interpretation and grade control practices.
• Oversee the design, validation and delivery of high-quality grade control blocks.
• Maintain the team’s understanding of the geological profile, mineralogy, material types and contaminants across the deposit.
• Partner with Mine Planning, Production, Drill and Blast, Processing, Execution and other key stakeholders.
• Drive improvements in systems, data quality, field practices and reporting.
• Lead technical projects and improvement initiatives to support operational performance.

Skills and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in geology, geoscience or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in an open pit mine geology environment, ideally within iron ore.
• Strong understanding of geological processes, grade control, sampling, logging and mining practices.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and provide technical guidance to geologists and technicians.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across operational and technical teams.
• A practical continuous improvement mindset with a focus on safety, quality and performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant geological software packages. Experience with Vulcan, Acquire, SQL databases and OREPro preferred.

Why join Hancock Iron Ore?

At Hancock Iron Ore, our people are central to our success. We offer competitive remuneration, performance-based incentives and a range of benefits designed to support employees and their families.

You’ll join a values-led business with a strong focus on safety, collaboration and operational excellence, while leading an important technical function that directly influences ore quality, recovery and mine performance.

About Hancock Iron Ore

Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, plus a range of exciting development opportunities.
We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Life at the Roy Hill Mine

Our Mine Village is a modern, comfortable home away from home, with recent extensive upgrades to accommodation, dining, fitness, recreation, and wellbeing facilities. Residents can enjoy renovated rooms with contemporary amenities, high-quality dining with healthy, vegan, and gluten-free options, upgraded gym and pool facilities, social and recreation spaces, SWIFT in-room entertainment, a 24/7 retail offering, and an active calendar of community, lifestyle, learning, and family-friendly activities.

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We are a fair, diverse and welcoming workplace. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Hancock Iron Ore is a Hancock Prospecting company.