Mining Superintendent - Open Pit

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mining Superintendent – Open Pit to join our growing team at Genesis Mining Services. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is looking to contribute to a growing business while gaining exposure across a diverse mining operation.

Reporting to the Operations Manager within our Open Pit Mining team, you will play a key role in leading safe and efficient mining activities, mentoring crews, and driving operational performance across site.

The Opportunity

• Lead the delivery of short- and medium-term mine plans to achieve operational and production targets.
• Support the management of our in-house open pit mining team to optimise performance, monitor trends, and implement corrective actions to deliver cost-effective results.
• Direct open pit mining operations and associated contractors to ensure works are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with business objectives and contractual commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational governance to achieve site performance targets aligned with business strategy.
• Oversee the control and delivery of capital projects and expenditure in accordance with approved project scope and capital approval processes.
• Assist the Open Pit Manager with Opex and Capex budget development and cost management.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture across all operational activities.
• Deliver outcomes across production, mine development, infrastructure, and operational strategy.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• An unrestricted Quarry Manager’s Certificate.
• A minimum of five years’ post-graduate mining experience.
• Strong knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to mining operations.
• Technical expertise in open pit mine design, drill and blast, mine optimisation, and planning.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Experience with mine planning and scheduling software, with Deswik experience highly regarded.
• Operational site-based mining experience, preferably within the gold sector, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

Genesis Mining Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genesis Minerals Limited, established to deliver in-house open pit mining services across the Goldfields region of Western Australia.

Our vision is to build Australia’s premium gold mining business — progressive, high-quality, and producing more than 500koz per annum.

Our operations include the historic Gwalia Mine underground mine, Admiral and Ulysses operations, and the Laverton processing facility, with additional growth projects underway. With both open pit and underground operations across established mines and developing assets, we provide our people with genuine opportunities to broaden their experience and grow their careers.

At GMS, no two days are the same — and that’s exactly what makes it an exciting place to work.

Submit your applications

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We encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds and experience to apply.

Further information about the Company is available on the website; www.genesisminerals.com.au