Supervisor Underground Projects

South32; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 14%

4 weeks extra leave

Discounts on travel/healthcare/tech

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

South32 is recruiting for two 24‑month Fixed Term Contract positions on an 8:6 roster, FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville/Cairns, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.

As the Supervisor Underground Projects (Mechanical), you will deliver mechanical capital projects through the execution phase, ensuring safe outcomes, contractor performance, schedule adherence and a clean handover to operations.

Qualifications

• Underground supervision experience in mining or complex operations.
• Experience delivering construction or capital projects in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong stakeholder relationships across operations and contractors.
• Experience planning and prioritising competing project activities.
• Excellent communication and influencing across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical capital projects through execution phase with safe outcomes.
• Ensure contractor performance, schedule adherence and budget control.
• Handover to operations with complete documentation.
• Coordinate project variations and maintain project records.

Skills

Underground supervision experience

Capital project delivery

Stakeholder management

Planning and prioritisation

Effective communication

Education

Mechanical discipline qualification

Mining Supervisor qualification (G1/G8/G9)

Job description

SUPERVISOR UNDERGROUND PROJECTS (MECHANICAL)

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

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

• 14% superannuation contributions
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
• Discounted rates on travel, healthcare, and technology products
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have two 24-month Fixed Term Contract positions available on an 8:6 roster, FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville/Cairns, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.

As the Supervisor Underground Projects (Mechanical), you will be responsible for delivering mechanical capital projects through the execution phase, ensuring safe outcomes, effective contractor performance, schedule adherence, budget control and successful handover to operations.

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

• Coordinate project variations, reporting and project system updates
• Maintain quality documentation, completions records and work packs
• Provide constructability input during project study phases
• Manage permits, shutdown requirements and cross-functional interfaces

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Supervision experience within underground mining or other complex operational environments
• Delivering construction or capital projects within mining or heavy industry
• Building strong stakeholder relationships across operational teams and contractors
• Planning, coordinating and prioritising competing project activities
• Communicating effectively and influencing outcomes across diverse groups

Qualifications for this position are:

• Trade or Tertiary qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline (preferred)
• Mining Supervisor (G1, G8, G9) qualification, or the ability to obtain prior to commencement
• Current Drivers 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 Sunday 4th October 2026.