Superintendent - Mining

MMG Limited; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Living allowances for site employees

On-site accommodation

Job summary

MMG Limited’s Dugald River operation seeks an experienced Superintendent – Mining to lead and coordinate underground mining activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and delivery of production targets. The role collaborates with the Mine Manager and contractor partners in a hybrid owner-operator model and requires oversight of development and stoping operations.

The successful candidate will bring proven leadership in mining, strong communication skills, and relevant Queensland certification.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in mining overseen teams of coordinators and supervisors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across levels.
• S1, S2, S3 Supervisor Competencies (Mining Supervisors Course).
• Experience with underground mining equipment and systems.
• Experience in large-scale, high-turnover sub level open stoping with paste fill.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient underground mining that meets 13-week schedule, budget, and Life of Mine targets.
• Drive continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance across the operational team.
• Oversee workforce planning, training, and development for current and future needs.
• Manage project planning, task allocation, and team workload to meet objectives.
• Implement cost-saving and efficiency initiatives aligned with goals.
• Ensure compliance with budgets, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

S1/S2/S3 Supervisor Competencies

Education

Queensland First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate (Underground Metalliferous)

Job description

An exciting opportunity to lead and drive the operational performance of underground mining at MMG’s Dugald River operation!

We are MMG and we mine for progress.

At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value.

Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusion and supports our people to grow. We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.

We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.

Dugald River mine is one of the world’s top 10 Zinc mining operations and has been producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017.

The mine is committed to a low-carbon future. In April 2023 the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine’s power, and reducing emissions by 33% and this is just the start of its renewable energy transition.

Superintendent – Mining

Reporting to the Manager – Mine, the Superintendent – Mining is responsible for leading and coordinating the underground mining operations to ensure safe, efficient, and effective mine production. This includes overseeing the planning, scheduling, and execution of all mining activities in alignment with operational targets and strategic objectives.

MMG currently manages a hybrid owner operator/contractor model at Dugald River Mine. Production activities are completed as owner operator, with development activities outsourced to our contract partner Redpath Australia.

The Superintendent – Mining role involves direct supervision of the production team and indirect supervision of and coordination of mining activities with the development contractor.

Underground production is completed using Sub Level Open Stoping methods with a median stope size of approximately 10kt, mining approximately 1.5mtpa ore from stopes with an additional 300ktpa supplemented by development sources.

This position is offered on an 8/6BIBO from Cloncurry and Mt Isa, or FIFO roster from Townsville or Brisbane.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient underground mining operations that meet 13-week schedule, budget, and Life of Mine targets.
• Drive continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance across the operational team.
• Oversee and co-ordinate workforce planning, training, and development to support current and future operational needs.
• Manage project planning, task allocation, and team workload to meet short- and long-term objectives.
• Implement cost-saving and efficiency initiatives aligned with departmental and organisational goals.
• Ensure compliance with budgets, procedures, and all regulatory and statutory requirements.

About You

To be considered, your skills should include:

• Proven leadership experience within the mining industry, with the ability to lead and mentor a team of co-ordinators and supervisors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships across all levels.
• S1, S2, S3 Supervisor Competencies (Mining Supervisors Course).
• Experience working with a broad range of underground mining equipment and systems.
• Experience working in large scale high turnover sub level open stoping operations with paste fill.
• Queensland First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate (Underground Metalliferous) – desirable but by no means essential

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary package, this role includes an annual bonus and generous local living allowances for employees residing in Cloncurry or Mount Isa.

On-site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air-conditioned en-suite rooms, with all meals, room cleaning, and access to village facilities included. The village features 4G coverage, a medical centre, gym, swimming pool, sporting courts, and communal media areas for relaxation and connection.

Local Community Benefits – Cloncurry & Mount Isa Residents:

MMG is proud to support employees living locally and offers a range of additional benefits, including:

• Complimentary PCYC memberships.
• Access to MMG charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for leisure/family travel.
• Financial assistance for families with children attending boarding school in Townsville.
• Retention payments for long-term Cloncurry residents.

MMG is committed to supporting the Cloncurry Shire and Mount Isa City Council regions. We strongly encourage local residents to apply and offer a generous relocation package for successful candidates who wish to move to the area.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.

Learn more about MMG at: www.mmg.com