Mining Superintendent

About Norseman Operations

Located in Western Australia's Goldfields region, Norseman Operations is a growing underground mining operation committed to delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable production outcomes. Built on a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement, our operation provides employees with the opportunity to contribute to a high-performing site while developing their careers within a dynamic mining environment.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Mining Superintendent to join our Norseman Operations team. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will provide leadership across underground mining activities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of project objectives.

As a key member of the site leadership team, you will be responsible for coordinating personnel, equipment, and operational resources, managing production performance, and supporting the achievement of safety, financial, and operational targets. You will play a critical role in developing teams, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and driving a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate underground mining operations to achieve production, development, safety, and project objectives.
• Manage production performance by optimising mining plans, schedules, resources, equipment utilisation, and operational expenditure.
• Ensure effective allocation of personnel, equipment, and resources to maximise productivity and operational efficiency.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular reporting to site leadership and key stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, statutory, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead risk management activities and drive a proactive safety culture across the operation.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to support project success.
• Liaise with site departments to ensure equipment, labour, and materials are available to meet operational requirements.
• Lead and support management of change processes and operational improvement initiatives.
• Conduct incident investigations, workplace inspections, audits, and corrective action reviews.
• Facilitate pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, shift change meetings, and safety meetings.
• Mentor, coach, and develop supervisors and mining personnel to build a high-performing workforce.
• Monitor workforce capability and coordinate training and development opportunities.
• Manage employee performance through clear objectives, regular feedback, and professional development.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement to enhance safety, productivity, and operational performance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Extensive experience in underground mining supervision or a senior mining leadership position.
• Demonstrated experience leading underground mining crews and managing operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of underground mining methods, safety systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing operational budgets, resources, and project performance.
• Current Manual Driver's Licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications.
• Current underground mining risk management and supervisor qualifications (S123/G2 or equivalent highly regarded).
• ICAM Investigation training or equivalent (highly desirable).
• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team development skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and resource allocation capabilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and operational reporting systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A commitment to safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• FIFO opportunities from Perth or residential options for suitable candidates.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
• Ongoing leadership training and professional development.
• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing underground mining operation.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programs.
• Modern camp facilities for FIFO employees.
• A supportive, collaborative, and safety-focused workplace culture.
• The opportunity to make a significant contribution to the continued success of Norseman Operations.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from all backgrounds.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced underground mining leader with a passion for safety, performance, and people development, we encourage you to apply today and join the team at Norseman Operations.