Leading Hand

1 week ago


Blackwater Queensland, Australia Enaex Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About the PositionWe are actively seeking a multi-skilledLeading Handto join our team at the Jellinbahmine site 

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, you will join our established team at the Jellinbah mine, working a 7/7 day shift only(12hr) roster. 

If you are eager to develop into a Site Supervisor down the track, this is the perfect opportunity for you

Core accountabilities include:- Act as a senior member and mentor of the team

- Safe and efficient surface shotfiring operations

- Safe and efficient operation of our Mobile Processing Units (MPUs) 

- Identify and plan opportunities for improvement

- Carry out pre-starts 

- Regularly carry out workplace Take 5's 

- Attend toolbox discussions, and lead as required 

- Relief supervisor duties as required

- Contribute to a respectful and inclusive work environment

About you
• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Experience in operating MPU's and shotfiring operations in an open cut environment essential

• Experience using both Non-Electric and Electronic Blasting Systems (desirable)

• Extensive experience working in the drill & blast industry

• Unwavering commitment to safety and efficiency

• Ability to work well within a team and unsupervised

• Excellent organisation and time management

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

What you need
• Current HR driver's licence 

• QLD Shotfirer's ticket

• QLD Security Clearance for handling explosives (or willing to obtain) 

• Current QLD Coal Board Medical (or willing to obtain) 

• Standard 11 (or willing to obtain) 

• Relevant RII competencies (RIIBLA201A & RIIBLA203A) highly regarded

• Supervisor training (S1, S2 & S3) 

• G2 Implementation of Risk Management (or willing to obtain)

What we offer
• Permanent, full-time position at the Jellinbah mine site in the Blackwater region

• 7/7 day-shift only roster – 12 hour shifts 

• Camp accommodation provided or a living local allowance for those residing in the Blackwater or surrounding eligible regions 

• Salary sacrifice options available (FIFO / voluntary super contributions) 

• Supportive, friendly leaders within a great working environment 

• An overriding commitment to Zero Harm

• Invaluable development opportunities across our growing business

• Opportunity to work for a global organisation with continuous growth in Australia

• Great Employee Benefits Program saving on 'cost of living' expenses.

• Novated leasing on vehicles – allowing you to make significant tax savings

• Flight Centre discounts and benefits for your next holiday

• Access to a variety of wellbeing resources through our EAP service provider, Telus Health (including exclusive offers to retailers and brands)

How to applyClick 'Apply' or 'Apply now' to take you to our application form through our Careers' website.

Shortlisting and recruitment of this role will commence immediately. Please submit your application by Friday 10th of October (10/10/2025).

If you don't tick all the boxes but are in the process of growth and think this is the right move for you, please apply We are happy to discuss options.

Who we areEnaex is a world leader in the production of industrial-grade ammonium nitrate and the most important provider of integrated rock fragmentation services in Chile and Latin America. Enaex has a broad international presence operating in and exporting explosives and services to more than forty countries globally.

Enaex Australia has more than 20 years of experience in blasting services in both open-pit and underground mining, operating nationally across Australia, providing services across multiple commodities including iron ore, gold, and coal. The company services the market with a fleet of Mobile Processing Units, five state-of-the-art emulsion-manufacturing facilities and a fast-growing 300+ strong workforce. Enaex Australia is part of Enaex S.A. ("Enaex"), a subsidiary of the Sigdo Koppers Group.

Fostering Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Enaex, our approach to hiring and promoting talent is grounded in merit. We assess individuals for roles based on their qualifications, skills, experience, and alignment with our company culture and values. We deeply value the advantages that diversity brings to our workplace, embracing differences in gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to apply and be a part of our dynamic team.

Please note: You must have the right to live and work permanently in Australia.

For further information, please email or apply directly to this application.


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