Superintendent - Mine Planning

Glencore Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13% superannuation

5 days on / 2 days off / 4 days on / 3

Finance salary sacrifice for vehicles

Discounts with health insurers and Gl/

Mine life approved through to 2039

Job summary

Glencore's McArthur River Mine (MRM) seeks an experienced Superintendent – Mine Planning to lead and deliver safe, efficient mine plans aligned with production targets. You will manage drilling, blasting, excavation, haulage, stockpiling and development activities and oversee a high-performing team of mining engineers.

You will drive safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement while coordinating with Technical Services, HSEC and regional teams.

Qualifications

• University degree in mining engineering or related field.
• Open-cut mining experience.
• Proven leadership and people management capability.
• Strong experience in mine planning, design and scheduling.
• Proficiency in relevant mining software and technology.
• Sound knowledge of mining safety legislation, standards and best practices.
• Experience with budgeting, financial management and performance analysis.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mine plans, schedules and budgets to achieve production targets.
• Provide technical leadership across drilling, blasting, excavation, haulage, stockpiling and development projects.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of mining professionals, including Senior Mining Engineers and technical specialists.
• Promote and contribute to Glencore SafeWork protocols and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety and mining legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor operational and financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on production, safety, costs and performance for senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement across mine planning and engineering activities.

Skills

Mine planning

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Mining engineering degree or related field

Tools

Mining software & technology

Job description

Superintendent – Mine Planning

Glencore's McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a strong future. Located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, approximately 900 km southeast of Darwin and 64 km from Borroloola, we produce and process zinc, lead and silver from our open-cut operation.

Our products are transported to our Bing Bong loading facility and shipped globally, playing a crucial role in supplying essential commodities used in mobility, infrastructure and communications.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring mining activities are planned and executed safely and efficiently, in line with production targets, regulatory requirements and the overall mine plan.

About The Role

Reporting to the Manager – Technical Services, you will lead and support a team of mining engineering professionals, providing technical direction and strong leadership to deliver operational outcomes.

You will oversee mine planning activities covering drilling, blasting, excavation, haulage, stockpiling and mine development projects. You will also work closely with Mining Production, Technical Services, HSEC, Metallurgy and the Regional Technical Services team.

Our Benefits

• Generous Superannuation: Enjoy 13% superannuation to help secure your future.
• Work-Life Balance: 5 days on / 2 days off / 4 days on / 3 days off roster.
• Financial Flexibility: Salary sacrifice benefits for vehicles and other services.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access discounts with health insurance providers and Glencore Rewards for online and in-store savings.
• Long-Term Opportunity: Mine life approved through to 2039.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mine plans, schedules and budgets to achieve production targets.
• Provide technical leadership across drilling, blasting, excavation, haulage, stockpiling and development projects.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of mining professionals, including Senior Mining Engineers and technical specialists.
• Promote and contribute to Glencore SafeWork protocols and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety and mining legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor operational and financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on production, safety, costs and performance for senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement across mine planning and engineering activities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant university degree in mining engineering or a related discipline.
• Open-cut mining experience
• Demonstrated leadership and people management capability.
• Strong experience in mine planning, design and scheduling.
• Proficiency in relevant mining software and technology.
• Sound knowledge of mining safety legislation, standards and best practices.
• Experience with budgeting, financial management and performance analysis.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem solving skills.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a proactive and experienced mining leader who can balance technical excellence, safety, production and people leadership.

You will have the ability to work collaboratively with operational and technical teams, make sound decisions and provide clear direction in a fast-paced mining environment.

Your leadership will be critical in ensuring the mine planning function delivers practical, safe and achievable plans that support the operation's production and business objectives.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from Veterans, First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

We believe that embracing diversity strengthens our organisation and creates a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed.

At MRM, we support the Northern Territory first and encourage applications from Territorian applicants or those prepared to relocate.

Glencore employees applying for this role may be asked to discuss their application with their Supervisor or Manager prior to an interview taking place.

For more information, contact [e-mail]

Note: We may conduct interviews and make appointments before the advertisement closing date.