Mining Supervisor

Job ID

931519

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Location

Australia - Goldfields WA, Australia - Perth

Categories

Supervisory / Management

Applications close

12 Sep 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

Build a deeper capability

With a global business, we offer diverse and rewarding careers. We are committed to Thiess being a company and a culture where great people can excel and where they are developed and supported to reach their highest potential. Join our team today.

About the role

With an exciting brownfields hard-rock mining project on the horizon, we're seeking experienced Mining Supervisors. Reporting to the Mining Superintendent, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring Production Operators to ensure safe and efficient mining operations. Located nearby Southern Cross, these roles are offered on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth or DIDO roster from surrounding towns.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure that all work activities are conducted in accordance with contract/project management plans and statutory requirements.
• A distinct understanding of managing procurement, plant, equipment and resources.
• Ensure that all technical, engineering and specified aspects of the work activity are complete prior to commencement of works.
• Support day to day activities, providing direction to production crews, ensuring effective shift handovers, prestart and toolbox meetings.
• Identify areas for improvement, assess training requirements and provide coaching and development opportunities for staff.

About You

• A demonstrated track record of fostering safety in the workplace.
• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor, leading and mentoring teams effectively to drive production performance outcomes.
• Extensive experience in open pit mining.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are a must, allowing you to build relationships across the team and departments.
• Working knowledge of the Regulation/Legislation.
• Hold a current WHS Statutory Responsibilities for Mining Supervisors (SRMS) certificate (replaces Section 44)
• Proven and effective people management skills.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• Able to act as a strong and positive example to the workforce.
• Current driver's licence.

What Thiess Can Do for You

• Permanent full-time positions
• Full camp facilities provided
• Thiess' commitment to training & development
• Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

About Us

We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 90 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments.

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Driving a diverse, inclusive and respectful culture

We're committed to safe, healthy and respectful workplaces. A place where everyone matters always.

We welcome and celebrate the differences and similarities among people including gender, identity, ethnicity, race, heritage, sexual orientation, disability, age, culture, religion, language, appearance, parental status and education.

We believe diverse experiences and perspectives not only make us more innovative, productive and engaged, but are crucial to our success.

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