Longwall Superintendent

Build a Future with Fitzroy

Fitzroy Australia Resources is a rising leader in Queensland's metallurgical coal mining industry. With a strong portfolio of current operations and a growing pipeline of development projects, we have already achieved significant success. From revitalising Carborough Downs underground mine to reinvigorating the Broadlea open cut, our next major milestone is the Ironbark No.1 project - Australia's newest longwall mine, featuring both longwall and bord and pillar operations.

Our team is engaged, connected, and united by a shared pride in our accomplishments. We trust one another and believe in our collective potential. With a focus on innovation and decisive leadership, we offer a rewarding and challenging work environment, underpinned by our people-centric approach to coal mining.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a skilled Longwall Superintendent to join our management team at Ironbark No. 1 underground coal mine. In this important role, you will oversee and optimise the daily underground mining operations. Your key responsibilities will include driving safety, longwall activities, budget, and environmental performance, while ensuring compliance with all legislative and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan long-term department activities, including the allocation of personnel and equipment.
• Maximise monthly production through the completion of ancillary work.
• Conduct underground audits and inspections to ensure work meets compliance and mine standards.
• Ensure work is in compliance with the Coal Mine Safety and Health Act and Regulation.
• Prepare and report on completed tasks, work in progress, and daily operational issues.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with peers and other departments.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant legislative and environmental requirements.
• Foster an operational environment that encourages continuous improvement and best practices.
• Allocate, monitor, and control daily activities of production and development miners and ancillary personnel in line with budget and objectives.
• Plan and oversee the operations of contractors and staff to ensure that production and maintenance targets are met.
• Coordinate with technical services and other departments to optimize resource utilization on both a short-term and long-term basis.
• Ensure all mine standards are consistently achieved.
• Adhere to budget constraints, focusing on costs, productivity, and safety compliance.
• Investigate incidents and accidents in a timely manner and take corrective actions as needed.

What We're Looking For:

To be successful in this role, we are seeking a candidate who is passionate about coal mining. The ideal applicant will have:

• Experience in Senior Management roles within an Underground Coal Mine
• G189 (S123) & G2 supervisory tickets
• Statutory knowledge
• Queensland Standard 11 – Surface and Underground certification.
• Queensland Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain).
• A proven track record of working safely.
• A commitment to achieving business goals and outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A team-oriented attitude.

What's in it for You:

These roles are based in Moranbah, offering fantastic lifestyle options just two hours from Mackay and the stunning Whitsunday coast.

• Accommodation assistance if you choose to live in Moranbah, or DIDO/FIFO options with camp accommodation provided during shifts.
• 5/2, 4/3 roster - Lifestyle friendly roster.
• Competitive salaries to attract and retain top talent.
• Subsidised private health insurance.
• Salary sacrifice available for novated car leasing and flights.
• Personal development opportunities, including reimbursement for approved study programs.

Our Operating Philosophy:

To deliver our objective, we will conduct ourselves in accordance with the following:

• We each do what we say we are going to do.
• We deal with each other honestly and with respect.
• We work with our people to ensure that they are safe, so they go home healthy and unharmed from their work activities.
• We want our people to be rewarded fairly for their efforts.

We want our people to believe that they have a future with the company and that they can personally grow within the business.

We are careful when selecting people to make sure that we get the right "fit" and that we select people who share our values: taking ownership; drive to improve; giving it a go; fostering collaboration; perseverance while demonstrating self-awareness.

If you think that you have the necessary qualifications, experience and passion to achieve your full potential then Fitzroy sounds like the right place for you, apply now