Longwall Superintendent - Grosvenor Mine

About the role

Grosvenor Mine, an underground steelmaking coal mine in Moranbah, Queensland, is looking for an experienced Longwall Superintendent on a full-time permanent basis. The role leads the longwall function and delivers consistent production performance, coordinating people, equipment and priorities with maintenance, engineering and technical services teams. It reports to the Operations Manager and is part of the mine's planned return to longwall production by Q4 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Provide visible safety leadership across all longwall activities and lead production teams to meet safety, production and operational objectives.
• Coordinate daily and weekly priorities across production, maintenance and technical functions.
• Monitor longwall performance and respond to changing conditions, risks and production constraints.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, site standards and the Safety and Health Management System.
• Lead the application and review of operational controls, risk assessments and TARPs.
• Support longwall planning, panel readiness and safe production activities.
• Review production performance, equipment availability and shift reporting.
• Work with the Underground Mine Manager, operations leaders and engineering and technical services teams.
• Build leadership capability through coaching, clear expectations and constructive feedback, and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Experienced underground coal mining leader with strong longwall production knowledge and a practical, visible leadership style.
• Extensive operational leadership experience in underground coal mining, including leading large operational teams.
• Demonstrated experience in longwall production and second workings.
• Knowledge of Queensland coal mining legislation and underground safety systems.
• Experience managing operational risk, TARPs and changing mining conditions.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and planning, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine commitment to safety, accountability and workforce engagement.
• Relevant underground coal mining qualifications and competencies; a current Australian driver's licence is required.

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus 12% superannuation and annual bonus.
• Monday to Friday staff role with a 9-day fortnight available.
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) and DIDO options, with subsidised accommodation, housing and company-funded camp options.
• Daily bus transfers from the airport to camp and onto site, and relocation assistance.
• Technical training and leadership programmes.

Applications are made through the online application form, with a closing date of 5 November 2026. Successful candidates undergo background screening, which may include a criminal check and qualification validation.