Mining Supervisor | GEMCO, Groote Eylandt | 7/7 FIFO
South32About the Role
South32 is hiring a Mining Supervisor at GEMCO, its open-cut manganese mine on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory. You will lead frontline mining crews and make sure daily and weekly production plans are carried out safely and efficiently, across Ancillary Services and Truck and Shovel operations. This is a permanent role on a 7/7 roster with rotating day and night shifts, flying in and out from Darwin or Cairns. Applications close on 23 November 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out work safely to 24-hour and weekly plans
- Coordinate mining activities and manage operational risk
- Lead through workplace interactions and keep crews to procedure
- Handle people processes, including leave, performance and discipline
- Work with maintenance and support services to improve safety and efficiency
About You
- Leadership experience in mining, plus operator experience
- Able to develop and mentor people and supervise large teams
- A sound understanding of safety, health and risk management
- Mining Supervisor competencies G1, G8 and G9, or willing to obtain them
- G2 Risk Management, or willing to obtain it
- Current manual driver's licence
- Vehicle loading crane high risk licence is desirable
What's on Offer
- 7/7 roster, rotating days and nights
- Fly in fly out from Darwin or Cairns
- 26 weeks paid primary carer parental leave (or 52 weeks at half pay)
- Share plans and options for extra super contributions
- Island facilities including a gym, pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts and a sports oval
About South32
South32 is a global mining company producing commodities needed for a low-carbon world. GEMCO produces over 20% of the world's manganese ore and has worked alongside the Anindilyakwa people, the traditional owners of Groote Eylandt, since 1963.
Apply directly on South32's careers site using the apply link on this listing.