Commercial Superintendent
Robert Walters
Date: 1 week ago
City: Mackay, Queensland
Contract type: Full time
Commercial Superintendent role at a major coal mining operation in the Bowen Basin. Lead management reporting, financial controls, capital oversight and budgeting for a high-performing site. Mentor a small team, support leadership decision-making, and step into the Commercial Manager seat when required. Flexible work structure including FIFO, DIDO or Moranbah residential options on a 9 day fortnight. Tangible career progression to become Commercial Manager in future.
The Opportunity
This role sits at the centre of site finance and commercial operations within a high-quality coal producer in the Bowen Basin. Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you'll lead capital planning, forecasting, management reporting and commercial oversight for a technically complex operation supplying global markets.
With responsibility across SOX controls, financial evaluations and internal reporting, this is a chance to embed commercial discipline into the site’s strategic direction. The role also oversees a small, capable team, providing leadership and mentorship while driving process improvement and cost awareness.
This is a site-based opportunity offering flexibility in how you live and work – FIFO (Brisbane), DIDO or residential (near Moranbah). Accommodation is provided and residential employees may access salary packaging for housing.
The Leadership & Culture
You’ll work under an experienced Commercial Manager with a pragmatic leadership style and clear commercial expectations. The broader culture is values-led, safety-first and built around tenure, mutual respect, and clear communication.
The successful person will be seen as a commercial business partner, someone who’s respected across site, communicates clearly, and doesn’t shy away from owning results.
What You’ll Do
Flexible work options (FIFO, DIDO, residential), 9-day fortnight, structured career development, and the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes at one of Australia’s major mining operations.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Reggie Van Driel on +61 7 3032 2222 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
The Opportunity
This role sits at the centre of site finance and commercial operations within a high-quality coal producer in the Bowen Basin. Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you'll lead capital planning, forecasting, management reporting and commercial oversight for a technically complex operation supplying global markets.
With responsibility across SOX controls, financial evaluations and internal reporting, this is a chance to embed commercial discipline into the site’s strategic direction. The role also oversees a small, capable team, providing leadership and mentorship while driving process improvement and cost awareness.
This is a site-based opportunity offering flexibility in how you live and work – FIFO (Brisbane), DIDO or residential (near Moranbah). Accommodation is provided and residential employees may access salary packaging for housing.
The Leadership & Culture
You’ll work under an experienced Commercial Manager with a pragmatic leadership style and clear commercial expectations. The broader culture is values-led, safety-first and built around tenure, mutual respect, and clear communication.
The successful person will be seen as a commercial business partner, someone who’s respected across site, communicates clearly, and doesn’t shy away from owning results.
What You’ll Do
- Lead all site-level financial reporting, including month-end and quarter-end processes
- Prepare and analyse budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance commentary
- Maintain the integrity of general ledger entries, fixed asset registers and capital expenditure tracking
- Ensure SOX compliance and internal controls across financial and operational processes
- Contribute to five-year strategic planning and assist with presentations to senior leadership
- Identify and support value-adding commercial projects with a focus on cost discipline and return on capital
- Conduct financial modelling and prepare evaluations to support operational and capital investment decisions
- Act as the site lead for SAP and internal performance systems, ensuring data accuracy and reporting integrity
- Provide hands-on leadership and mentoring to a small site-based commercial team (1 direct report)
- Support cross-functional collaboration with village operations, procurement, maintenance and leadership teams
- Step into the Commercial Manager’s seat when required to ensure seamless continuity of commercial oversight
- CA/CPA qualified with a bachelor’s in accounting, commerce or related field
- 5+ years post-qualification experience, ideally within mining, energy, or asset-heavy environments
- Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and drive accountability
- Experience supervising others and leading by example
- Personable, solutions-focused and commercially astute
- SAP experience highly regarded
Flexible work options (FIFO, DIDO, residential), 9-day fortnight, structured career development, and the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes at one of Australia’s major mining operations.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Reggie Van Driel on +61 7 3032 2222 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
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