Supervisor Mining

South32; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Share plans

Superannuation contributions

Facilities: gym, pool, sports areas

Job summary

South32’s GEMCO operation seeks a Mining Supervisor to lead frontline crews on a 7:7 FIFO roster, with shifts day and night, from Darwin or Cairns. You will supervise production activities and coordinate across Ancillary Services and Truck & Shovel Operations to deliver safe, efficient outcomes.

You will manage leave, performance and disciplinary actions, while driving safety and performance. A manual driver's license is required; G1/G8/G9, and G2 risk management competencies are preferred, with

Qualifications

• Experience leading mining crews and operations.
• Ability to mentor employees for engagement and diversity.
• Ability to supervise large teams and model safety.
• Knowledge of safety, health, and risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline mining crews to safely execute production plans.
• Coordinate mining activities and manage operational risks.
• Drive safety, production and team performance improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance and support services to boost efficiency.

Skills

Mining leadership

Team supervision

Safety & risk management

People development

Education

G1/G8/G9 competency

G2 Risk Management

Job description

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world's manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Options for additional superannuation contributions
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a Permanent position on a 7:7 roster, rotating day / night shift, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.

As a Mining Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing leadership and supervision to frontline mining crews, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of daily and weekly production plans. Opportunities may exist across both Ancillary Services and Truck & Shovel Operations, with responsibilities including coordinating mining activities, managing operational risks, and driving safety, production and team performance outcomes.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Execute work safely according to 24-hour and weekly plans.
• Provide leadership through workplace interactions and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Manage people processes, including leave, performance, and disciplinary actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance and support services to drive safety and operational efficiency

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Prior experience in a leadership role within mining, as well as operator experience
• Proven ability developing and mentoring employees for enhanced engagement and diversity
• Positive role model and supportive leader, effectively supervising large teams
• Understanding of safety, health, and risk management frameworks, with an improvement mindset

Qualifications for this position are:

• Mining Supervisor competency G1, G8, G9 (or willing to obtain)
• G2 Risk Management (or willing to obtain)
• Current manual driver's license
• High-Risk License: Vehicle Loading Crane (desirable)

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 23rd November 2026