Superintendent - Mining

Bravus Mining and Resources’ Carmichael mine is an open cut thermal coal mine in the North Galilee Basin, approximately 160 kilometres northwest of the town of Clermont.

Carmichael produces more than 12 million tonnes of thermal coal for the export market each year.

More than 1400 people are engaged in permanent roles at Carmichael and workers travel to site on direct flights from Townsville, Rockhampton, Cairns, or Mackay (a flight time of approximately 55 minutes). Those team members who live in the Isaac region have the option to drive-in and drive-out with individual travel and fatigue management plans in place.

Bravus Mining and Resources is part of the Bravus group of Australian companies that encompass thermal coal, solar energy, port operations, and rail network and rail freight operations.

This integrated portfolio provides long‑term employment opportunities and career pathways for people who want to build experience and progress across different parts of the resources and infrastructure value chain.

About the role

Reporting to the Mine Manager, the Superintendent – Mining will lead production teams and resources to deliver safe, efficient and continuous mining operations at Carmichael Mine.

This role is responsible for achieving production, quality and cost targets through visible safety leadership, effective resource planning and close collaboration with Maintenance, CHPP, Planning and Technical Services.

This role operates on an 8 days on, 6 days off dayshift-only roster (8/6).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mining production teams and resources to safely deliver continuity of operations.
• Plan, monitor and control daily production activities to achieve tonnage, quality and cost targets.
• Provide visible safety leadership and foster a workplace culture that strives for zero harm.
• Deploy people, equipment and materials to optimise fleet utilisation, productivity and unit cost performance.
• Partner with Maintenance, CHPP and Technical Services to support safe, reliable and efficient production outcomes.
• Lead, coach and mentor production crews, Supervisors and Leading Hands to build capability and performance.
• Use data to identify improvement opportunities, manage production within budget and meet statutory, SHMS and company requirements.

About You

• Previous experience in a Superintendent role within an open cut mining environment, or extensive experience as a Supervisor within an open cut mining environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing mining production or operations teams, including coaching, mentoring and developing frontline leaders.
• Experience with mining operations, heavy earthmoving equipment, resource planning and mine plan analysis.
• Current Mining Supervisor qualifications – G1, G8 and G9 (formerly S1, S2 and S3), plus G2 / RIIRIS402D.
• Current Standard 11, Queensland Coal Board Medical and Queensland Class C Driver Licence.
• Strong capability in risk management, regulatory compliance, performance management and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across operations, maintenance, CHPP, planning, technical services and contractor groups.

Why Join Bravus?

• Be part of one of Queensland’s largest and most significant mining operations.
• Play a key leadership role in safe production delivery at Carmichael Mine.
• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Career development opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale open cut mining operations.
• Modern equipment and systems.
• Commitment to safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.

If you’re interested in this role, click Apply to submit your application.

This role is being sourced by our in-house recruitment team. We respectfully request recruitment agencies do not approach us about this opportunity.