Surface Material Movement (SMM) Supervisor

Aeris Resources Limited; Cracow; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8/6 roster

FIFO options

Permanent full-time

Parental leave

Mental health support

Job summary

Aeris Resources is seeking a Surface Material Movement (SMM) Supervisor for Cracow Gold Operations in central Queensland. You will coordinate safe, cost-effective movement of all surface materials, including ore, waste and tailings, aligning with production plans and environmental standards.

Key duties include forecasting movements, ensuring proper feed to the mill or crusher, and providing data for performance analysis. A strong focus on safety and team leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience operating or supervising mobile plant in a mining, crushing, or processing environment.
• Nationally recognized Mobile Plant Tickets (e.g., Large Front-End Loader RII competencies).
• Construction White Card (Highly regarded).
• Familiarity with payload/inventory reporting systems (Loadrite, STEMS).
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulatory and best practice requirements.
• Good leadership, interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control the safe, efficient movement of all surface materials across the mine site.
• Ensure ore, waste and tailings are managed per production plans and safety/environmental standards.
• Forecast and communicate material movements and stowage to reduce rework.
• Develop and provide accurate data to monitor performance against plan and support improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HSE compliance

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Mobile plant ops

Education

Mobile Plant Tickets (RII)

Construction White Card

Tools

Loadrite

STEMS

Maintenance management systems

Job description

The true value in Aeris comes from two things: people and rocks.

We’ve got the rocks covered but we’re looking for one more incredible person to join the team based at Cracow as our Surface Material Movement (SMM) Supervisor

The Nitty Gritty

Reporting to the Superintendent Processing Operations you will be responsible for coordinating and controlling the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of all surface materials across the mine site. The role ensures that ore, waste, and tailings materials are managed in accordance with production plans, safety standards, environmental requirements, and operational priorities.

Critical to the success of this new role will be:

• Elimination of rework by accurately forecasting and communicating material movements and stowage for the coming fortnight
• Maintaining consistent feed and correct blend to the mill or crusher in line with production plans.
• Developing, collecting, collating & providing accurate data that monitors performance against plan and allows analysis for improvements
• Compliance with Environmental Regulations, Company Policies and applicable regulations / standards for all material movement activities

What you Bring:

• 2–5 years of experience operating or supervising mobile plant in a mining, crushing, or processing environment.
• Nationally recognized Mobile Plant Tickets (e.g., Large Front-End Loader RII competencies),
• Construction White Card (Highly regarded).
• Behaviour consistent with Aeris Resources values.
• Familiarity with payload/inventory reporting systems (e.g., Loadrite, STEMS)
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulatory and best practice requirements.
• Good leadership, interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.

What we offer:

• Family Friendly, Lifestyle Roster: 8/6 Days.
• Residential / DIDO / FIFO Options: Fly-in, Fly-out from Brisbane or Sunshine Coast.
• Permanent, fulltime contract:working direct for the Mine Owner.
• Competitive Remuneration: Annual REM Review.
• Leave policies for everybody: Our teams have options to swap public holidays, purchase additional leave, take career breaks and more.
• Parental leave for all types of families: Our paid parental leave is available to all part-time and full-time Aeris employees who have become parents through birth, surrogacy or adoption – and it can be shared between both parents, regardless of gender.
• Serious support for mental health: All Aeris employees and their families have access to free and confidential counselling services via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Partners that give you more: Our teams have discounts and benefits with private health insurance, salary packaging options, travel services and more.
• A stellar safety record: We work safely and make sure our workmates do the same. We are always looking for better ways to improve physical and psychosocial safety for our people.
• Respect for you (the real you!): Our Workplace of Respect Policy is more than words on a page. We respect and care for one another, and step in and speak up for our teammates.

The Company

Cracow Gold Operations

Cracow Gold Operations is an established underground gold mine located near the towns of Cracow and

Theodore in central Queensland, and a short flight from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

It is 100% owned and operated by Aeris Resources and holds a significant tenement package over the Cracow

We are Aeris

Aeris Resources is an ASX listed, mid-tier base and precious metals producer.

Our copper-dominant portfolio is made up of two operating mines, a mine on care and maintenance, two advanced development projects and a highly prospective exploration portfolio.

We are producing, exploring, growing.

Second guessing yourself?

We value having an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. We look for many different skills and abilities, including how you can enhance Aeris and our culture.

Even if you don’t think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you!

Checks and balances

Please note that as part of the recruitment process, you may be subject to a pre-employment medical and police check, in order to be considered for this role.

Only applicants with valid Australian working rights will be considered.