Superintendent - Drill and Blast

Reporting to the Surface Mine Manager, you will lead the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of drill and blast activities at Carmichael Coal Mine. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving operational performance, contractor management, blast quality, cost control and continuous improvement across the drill and blast function.

Responsibilities

• Lead all drill and blast activities to safely deliver production and mine plan objectives
• Provide visible safety leadership and ensure compliance with site standards, statutory obligations and critical risk controls
• Manage drilling and explosives contractors to achieve operational, safety and commercial outcomes
• Drive blast quality, operational reliability and continuous improvement initiatives across the mining value chain
• Develop and manage drill and blast budgets, cost performance and contractor accountability
• Build capability within the team through coaching, mentoring and leadership development
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, utilisation and overall business performance
• Manage enabling activities such as drill area preparation, road works, delineation, ancillary equipment and clearing activities

Requirements

• Significant experience leading drill and blast activities within an open-cut mining operation, including general mining earthworks and heavy equipment operations
• Sound understanding of drilling, explosives and blasting processes, risks and controls
• Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement capability
• Experience managing budgets, operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and influence high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence and Bravus values

Schedule

This position is based at the Carmichael Mine, Central Queensland's Galilee Basin, providing a balanced lifestyle with an eight days on and six days off (8/6 roster). The ideal candidate would FIFO out of Townsville, Rockhampton or Mackay (a flight time of 55 minutes). Candidates who live in the Isaac region also have the option to drive-in and drive-out.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Exposure to large-scale operations
• Modern equipment & systems
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing
• Long-term employment opportunities and career pathways across the resources and infrastructure value chain

About Us

Bravus Mining and Resources’ Carmichael mine is an open cut thermal coal mine in the North Galilee Basin, approximately 160 kilometres northwest of the town of Clermont. Carmichael produces more than 12 million tonnes of thermal coal for the export market each year, employing a workforce of over 1400 people. Bravus Mining and Resources is part of the Bravus group of Australian companies that encompass thermal coal, solar energy, port operations, and rail network and rail freight operations.