Supervisor Processing Services

South32; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Superannuation 14%

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

South32 is seeking a Supervisor Processing Services at our Cannington operation in Queensland. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and compliant execution of Processing Services with frontline leadership to teams and contractors.

FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville and DIDO options from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay Shires are available. You will oversee pre-starts, verifications, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination across Processing, Maintenance, Mining and Technical Services,

Qualifications

• Experience in mineral processing or mining operations and exposure to earthworks/material handling.
• Proven leadership of operational teams and contractors.
• Experience with ROM management and heavy vehicle operations.
• Strong communication, coaching, decision-making and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-starts, field verifications and work-quality checks.
• Monitor schedules, equipment availability and operational constraints.
• Coordinate priorities across Processing, Maintenance, Mining and Technical Services.
• Review contractor performance and support continuous improvement plans.

Skills

Mineral processing

Leadership

ROM management

Heavy vehicle operations

Communication & influence

Education

Current Class C Driver's Licence

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 CANNINGTON

Our Cannington operation is one of the world's largest producers of silver and lead. Located in northwest Queensland, Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometres west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville.

Flights are direct to the onsite airport, and the mine is only 3.5 km from camp—the perfect distance for a sunset walk or run home along a purpose-built walking track. The onsite accommodation includes meal services, sports/gym facilities, swimming pool, music room, and social area.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• 14% superannuation contributions
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business

ABOUT THE ROLE

This permanent role offers a 8:6 roster, with FIFO options from Brisbane or Townsville and DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay Shires.

As the Supervisor Processing Services, You will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant execution of Processing Services activities, while providing frontline leadership to employees and contractors.

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

• Conduct pre-starts, field verifications and work-quality checks.
• Monitor schedules, equipment availability and operational constraints.
• Coordinate priorities across Processing, Maintenance, Mining and Technical Services.
• Review contractor performance and support continuous improvement plans.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Mineral processing or mining operations, with exposure to earthworks and material handling.
• Proven leadership of operational teams and contractors.
• ROM management and heavy vehicle operations.
• Strong communication, coaching, decision-making and stakeholder influence.

Qualifications for this position are:

• Current Class C Driver's Licence.

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 11th November 2026.