Drill and Blast Supervisor – Hard Rock Mining

• Permanent role on a 14/14 roster with camp accommodation
• FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville with flights provided
• Open-cut hard rock experience and explosive management expertise

You will join a collaborative mining team delivering a major greenfield copper project in Northwest Queensland, approximately 75 km north-west of Cloncurry. Working across multiple open pits, you will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and compliant drill and blast operations while supporting production targets and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Mining Manager, you will oversee daily drill and blast activities, coordinate operational plans, manage explosive handling requirements and lead a team of operators. Your strong background in open-cut hard rock mining will help you maintain high safety standards, optimise performance and build effective working relationships across production, technical services and maintenance teams.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working a 14/14 dayshift-only roster, with camp accommodation provided while on site. FIFO is available from Brisbane or Townsville, with flights paid by the employer. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a major copper operation while building your leadership capability within a supportive mining environment.

Key Responsibilities
- Execute daily and weekly drill and blast plans to meet production targets.
- Oversee drill patterns, blast layouts, charging activities and pre-blast inspections.
- Manage the safe handling, storage and use of explosives in line with regulations.
- Lead safety observations, critical control audits and incident investigations.
- Provide coaching and direction to drill and blast operators.
- Monitor performance, identify operational constraints and implement improvements.
- Collaborate with technical services, production and maintenance teams.
- Report on operational performance and contribute to daily production meetings.

About you
- Proven experience supervising drill and blast operations in open-cut hard rock mining.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capability.
- Strong knowledge of drill patterns, blasting techniques and explosive management.
- Understanding of relevant safety legislation, statutory requirements and compliance.
- Effective communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions and manage competing operational priorities.

Why Join this Project?
- Permanent full-time employment with a 14/14 roster.
- FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville, with flights paid by the employer.
- Camp accommodation provided while on roster.
- Opportunity to contribute to a major greenfield copper mining project.
- Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
- Access to wellbeing rewards, salary sacrifice options and corporate discounts.

If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV and we will be in touch accordingly.

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