Processing/Mill Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Ore Processing Supervisor to lead and coordinate daily operations within our ore processing plant. Reporting to the Processing Superintendent, you will be responsible for supervising processing personnel, optimising plant performance, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, and achieving production targets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader with strong operational and technical knowledge of crushing, grinding, flotation, dewatering, and associated processing activities.

Roster:

This role will be based onsite in Cobar, NSW working a 7/7 days and nights continuous rotational roster.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day ore processing operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop processing operators and shift personnel.
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with site safety systems and procedures.
• Monitor plant performance and implement strategies to maximize throughput and recovery.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Review and analyse production data, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and quality standards.
• Conduct pre-start meetings, shift handovers, and incident investigations as required.
• Maintain accurate production, safety, and operational reports.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in ore processing, mineral processing, or metallurgical operations.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience within a processing plant environment.
• Strong understanding of crushing, grinding, flotation, thickening, and filtration processes.
• Sound knowledge of mining safety regulations and risk management practices.
• Ability to interpret plant performance data and drive process improvements.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
• Relevant processing, metallurgy, or mining qualifications highly regarded.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary including eligibility to participate bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic international organisation.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
• Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.

To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit: https://www.harmony.co.za/operations/australia/csa-copper-mine/

To Apply:

If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and experience to fulfil this role, please submit your application online by clicking ‘Apply’. Please include a Cover Letter which outlines how your skills and experience align with this role.

We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.