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You are applying for the position of Superintendent - Mining for company Byrnecut. Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.

This position is located in: Western Australia

We are currently seeking experienced Underground Superintendents to join our established operations in Western Australia. This role suits someone who takes pride in their work and who enjoys leading a reliable team.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll be a part of project delivery – playing an integral role in the management team by building strong client relationships, setting clear standards, and driving daily operations to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.

This is a permanent full-time position on an 8:6 or 15:13 FIFO roster.

The role involves monitoring the daily activities of shift supervisors to ensure continuity of operations and achievement of budget targets. Mining activities must be conducted safely and efficiently in line with both client and Byrnecut targets, with regular reviews of production and development data from the previous and upcoming 24-hour periods. The position also requires reviewing/driving the effective use of resources, including machinery and manpower, to meet client and Byrnecut targets. Ongoing responsibilities include reviewing the performance of personnel under direction and implementing changes where necessary, ensuring equipment is operated safely and effectively to minimise misuse and damage while maximising performance, and coordinating scheduling requirements with maintenance, electrical, and subcontractor staff to ensure servicing is completed in compliance with Byrnecut requirements. Additionally, the role is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and housekeeping, minimising re-work, updating weekly manning spreadsheets for day and night shift coverage, and assisting with accident and incident investigations, ICAMS processes, and the initiation of changes to procedures, equipment, or behaviours as required.

Requirements:

• Current WA Shift Supervisor Certificate.
• Relevant and extensive underground experience.
• Have a good understanding of general OHS, with a demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Clear and concise verbal skills with an intermediate level of English reading and writing.
• Ability to understand, interpret and follow instructions.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Maintain respectful relationships with other personnel, including workforce, sub-contractors and clients.

A fair go. A team you can depend on. Results you can be proud of.
At Byrnecut, we work hard and we’re reliable - for our clients and for each other. We give people a fair go, operate in a straight-forward and honest way, and support our teams with loyalty and compassion. As one team, we look out for each other, keep things grounded, and stay focused on delivering results.

The Byrnecut Group

With over 6,000 employees, the Byrnecut Group is a full-service underground mining contractor, providing services to major mine owners throughout Australia and Internationally. We operate a multi-million-dollar fleet of specialised underground mining equipment across multiple continents and conditions.

We Offer:

• Permanent full-time position with the world’s largest underground mining contractor.
• Great company culture and supportive management team.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Superannuation paid on all hours worked.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Discounted health insurance with Bupa, HBF and Medibank.
• Generous employee referral program* and length-of-service rewards.
• Lil’ Miners Kids Club – quarterly work packs and annual family events.
• Discounts across retail, travel, accommodation and entertainment.
• Novated vehicle leasing options and discounted vehicles and servicing.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing work at a safety-focused underground operation, offering competitive salaries and a supportive site environment.