Underground Mine Superintendent — Safety-Driven Ops Leader

Greatland; Telfer; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Salary packaging options

Parental leave

Income protection insurance

Job summary

Greatland is seeking a Superintendent – Mine Underground to lead safe, cost-efficient operation of the Telfer underground mine in WA. You will manage technical and field teams to meet production targets, uphold safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in planning and execution.

The role requires a WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate and strong capability in underground planning, scheduling, and pastefill projects. Telfer operates FIFO on site with colleagues across disciplines.

Qualifications

• WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate is mandatory.
• Underground planning and operation delivery experience required.
• Technical capability across orebody widths and orientations.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-first culture and ensure compliance with Safety Management System and statutory requirements.
• Provide safe, efficient and cost-effective control of underground mining activities.
• Drive underground planning and execution to meet quarterly and annual production targets.
• Lead, develop and mentor operational and technical teams.
• Ensure risk management, incident investigation and timely closure of corrective actions.
• Monitor and report underground performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure work is delivered safely and to plan.
• Collaborate with other departments to support site objectives and project delivery.

Skills

Underground planning

Operational delivery

Scheduling

Drill and blast

Ventilation

Project execution

Deswik planning

Education

WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Greatland is seeking a Superintendent – Mine Underground to lead safe, cost-efficient operation of the Telfer underground mine in WA. You will manage technical and field teams to meet production targets, uphold safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in planning and execution.

The role requires a WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate and strong capability in underground planning, scheduling, and pastefill projects. Telfer operates FIFO on site with colleagues across disciplines.