Technical Services Superintendent

Harmony Australasia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International workforce

Employee recognition

Excellent safety record

Medibank discounts

Benefits discounts scheme

Job summary

Harmony Australasia seeks a Mining Principal - Technical Services to provide strategic direction and oversight across mine planning, drill and blast, geotechnical functions, maintenance strategies, and operational performance. You will lead safety, innovation, and continuous improvement across our mining operations, working with site and corporate teams in an expatriate FIFO context.

You will mentor technical teams, develop capability and succession pathways, and collaborate with stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related discipline.
• Extensive mining industry experience with leadership in technical services and mine planning.
• Strong expertise in open pit mining operations, mine design, scheduling, fleet optimisation, drill and blast, and geotechnical risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead short, medium, and long-term mine planning processes and optimise mining systems across operations.
• Provide technical leadership across mine design, scheduling, fleet management, drill and blast, and geotechnical disciplines.
• Drive safety excellence, risk management, and compliance with standards.
• Champion innovation, technology adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop technical teams to build capability and succession pathways.
• Collaborate with operational, processing, finance, supply chain, and community stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Monitor performance, manage budgets, and report on key metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Operational excellence

Technical leadership

Education

Mining Engineering / Geology degree

Job description

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

Position Description:

Reporting to the Mining Principal - Technical Services, you will provide strategic direction and technical oversight across mine planning, drill and blast, geotechnical functions, maintenance strategies, and operational performance. This role is instrumental in driving safety, operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across our mining operations.

Working closely with site and corporate teams, you will ensure technical systems, standards, and processes support safe, efficient, and sustainable production outcomes while developing capability within our technical teams.

Roster:

16/12 Expatriate FIFO roster from major capital cities in Australia.

Responsibilities:

• Lead short, medium, and long-term mine planning processes and optimise mining systems across operations.
• Provide technical leadership across mine design, scheduling, fleet management, drill and blast, and geotechnical disciplines.
• Drive safety excellence, risk management, and compliance with operational and corporate standards.
• Champion innovation, technology adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop technical teams to build capability and succession pathways.
• Collaborate with operational, processing, finance, supply chain, and community stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Monitor operational performance, manage budgets, and provide reporting on key technical and business metrics.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Extensive mining industry experience, including significant leadership experience within technical services and mine planning.
• Strong expertise in open pit mining operations, mine design, scheduling, fleet optimisation, drill and blast, and geotechnical risk management.
• Experience working across multiple operations and culturally diverse environments.
• A proven track record of delivering operational improvements, building high-performing teams, influencing positive change and strengthening our operational culture.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and proven leadership capabilities.

About You

If you are ready to take your mining career to the next level, this is a rare opportunity to lead a technical services team for a large-scale open pit mining operation while gaining valuable international experience with a global gold and copper producer. You'll play a key role in shaping mine performance, mentoring technical teams, and driving operational excellence in a highly visible leadership position.

You will be creative, motivated and confident with a can-do approach and committed to

working autonomously and collaboratively in line with our organisation’s strategy and values.

What are the benefits of working for Harmony:

• The opportunity to work for an international mining company with a diverse workforce.
• Work for a company who values their employees and recognises their contribution.
• Excellent safety record.
• Corporate / discounted rates with Medibank and Qantas Club.
• Access to Harmony’s benefits discounts scheme.

To learn more about Harmony, please visit our website www.harmony.co.za

Please note:

All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this expatriate opportunity. This role is not suitable for Australian temporary visa holders. We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for screening will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a PNG visa medical and company pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.