Superintendent - Mine Underground

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Salary packaging options

Parental leave

Income protection insurance

Job summary

Greatland is seeking a Superintendent – Mine Underground to lead safe, cost-efficient operation of the Telfer underground mine in WA. You will manage technical and field teams to meet production targets, uphold safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in planning and execution.

The role requires a WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate and strong capability in underground planning, scheduling, and pastefill projects. Telfer operates FIFO on site with colleagues across disciplines.

Qualifications

• WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate is mandatory.
• Underground planning and operation delivery experience required.
• Technical capability across orebody widths and orientations.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-first culture and ensure compliance with Safety Management System and statutory requirements.
• Provide safe, efficient and cost-effective control of underground mining activities.
• Drive underground planning and execution to meet quarterly and annual production targets.
• Lead, develop and mentor operational and technical teams.
• Ensure risk management, incident investigation and timely closure of corrective actions.
• Monitor and report underground performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure work is delivered safely and to plan.
• Collaborate with other departments to support site objectives and project delivery.

Skills

Underground planning

Operational delivery

Scheduling

Drill and blast

Ventilation

Project execution

Deswik planning

Education

WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate

Tools

Deswik

Job description

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, accountability, responsibility and results are at the heart of its sustainable operating culture.

About the Role

As the Superintendent – Mine Underground, you will provide safe, efficient and cost-effective operational control of the Telfer underground mining operations. You will lead and coordinate operational and technical teams to deliver production outcomes in line with legal requirements, mining regulations and company objectives, while fostering a strong safety culture and driving continuous improvement.

This role also holds statutory responsibilities, including acting as the Alternate Underground Manager, and plays a key role in aligning people, resources and plans to achieve underground performance targets.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and promote a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with the Safety Management System and statutory requirements.
• Provide safe, efficient and cost-effective operational control of underground mining activities.
• Drive underground planning and execution to achieve quarterly and annual production targets.
• Lead, develop and mentor operational and technical teams to build capability and performance.
• Ensure effective risk management, incident investigation and timely close-out of corrective actions.
• Monitor and report underground operational performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure work is delivered safely and to plan.
• Collaborate with other departments to support site objectives and infrastructure and project delivery.

About You

• WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate (mandatory).
• Strong background in underground mine planning and operational delivery.
• Demonstrated technical capability across a range of orebody widths and orientations.
• High level of technical proficiency in scheduling, drill and blast, mine ventilation, underground infrastructure and project execution (pastefill experience highly regarded).
• Advanced user of Deswik planning and scheduling software preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across all levels, including engineers, geology and geotechnical teams, maintenance and fixed plant teams, processing and metallurgy, superintendents, managers, operators, shift bosses and foremen.

About Telfer Operations

Telfer is a long-life gold-copper mine in the Paterson Province of Western Australia’s East Pilbara region. The operation includes both open-pit and underground mining and Australia’s third-largest gold-copper processing facility. Since commencing production in 1975, Telfer has produced over 15 million ounces of gold. The site operates on a fly-in fly-out basis and offers a wide range of onsite recreational facilities to support workforce wellbeing.

Why Greatland?

• 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 leasing
• Parental leave designed to support you and your family
• Income protection insurance to safeguard your financial wellbeing

Applications close 9 July 2026

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.