Job highlights
Permanent 2:2 FIFO Roster | Lifestyle friendly from Perth
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
15% Superannuation & other benefits
Job ID
MMO - 0425
Closing date
17/09/2025
Last Updated
20/08/2025
Minara Resources has an opportunity for an experienced mine operations supervisor to join our established and dedicated team.
Minara Resources is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.
Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.
The Role
The successful person will become a member of a hardworking and committed team who are responsible for overseeing all mine production activities and personnel within their assigned crew to achieve compliance to the mine plan. This role acts as an appointed person to the Quarry Manager, conducting area inspections as required.
Your responsibilities:
As a representative of the Quarry Manager, ensure personnel in the mining areas are not exposed to hazards by undertaking regular inspections and directing the mining operations accordingly.
Coach and mentor mining leading hands and your assigned crew to achieve objectives.
Manage all leave requirements.
Conduct training gap analysis and action/development plan for each employee.
Ensure effective utilisation of the mining fleet to deliver on the mining plan.
Ensure all required statutory and shift specific documentation is completed.
Develop and maintain a positive team culture.
Conduct interviews for new personnel.
Manage and engage casual operators as required.
About You
This role would suit an effective leader with at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a production mining environment.
You will also have:
Restricted Quarry Managers Certificate of Competency.
WA ‘HR’ class drivers’ licence (minimum).
First Aid Certificate.
Front line management (preferred).
Demonstrated success as an effective leader.
Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas.
High level understanding of all relevant legislation relevant to role in the mining industry in WA.
Good computer skills with the ability to use integrated management systems, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
What We Offer
We offer a diverse range of opportunities across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.
Also on offer:
A permanent position working directly for Minara Resources
The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs
An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%
A generous private health insurance allowance
Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.
Our people think and act like entrepreneurs. We have built a culture that rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. If you are caring, responsive, intuitive, and driven, this is your chance to become part of a culture that empowers people and drives progression.
If you're ready to advance your career in an environment that values and supports your growth, we encourage you to apply today.