As a large open cut mining operation in the NSW Hunter Valley, HVO is a workplace where you can unearth opportunities. The opportunity to make a difference in a fast paced and exciting environment. To be empowered, have your opinions valued and your efforts rewarded. The opportunity to take charge of your career, starting with this role.
HVO is laying the foundation for the future by investing in equipment, technology and our people so we consistently achieve our goals and contribute positively to the environment and the community.
So, we are seeking a confident and enthusiastic person who share our values – Think Sharp, Dig In and Care - to join our high performing team.
Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with an interest in mining to join our team at HVO. Reporting to the Senior Mining Supervisor, this role is responsible for providing strong leadership to meet Mining and organisational targets.
This position provides the perfect development platform – with the opportunity to work with other highly experienced OCE’s, receive mentoring from Superintendents and Managers in the business, and gain invaluable exposure to a large and dynamic pit. Whether you are an experienced Mining Supervisor looking to stretch yourself and ready yourself for the next step in your career, or have recently got your OCE ticket – this is not a role that you can look past!

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership and direction to a team of mining operators and step-up supervisors.
• Mentoring up-and-coming step ups.
• Fostering an inclusive and positive culture.
• Maintaining a high level of positive safety performance and workplace culture through teamwork, personal commitment, and application of the company values.
• Coordinating mining activities to optimise production.
• Ensuring coal is prepared for delivery in accordance with both daily and weekly plans to achieve agreed benchmark performance levels of safety, quality and production rates for the operation.
• To support the Operation in terms of managing resources effectively and working closely with Dispatch, Mine Services and Drill & Blast to ensure short-term prioritisation of tasks are identified and completed.
• To ensure compliance with all HSEC and legislative requirements.

Roster and Location

• Lifestyle D/N Rotating Roster
• Based on site at HVO

About You

• Passion for driving performance through effective leadership.
• Open Cut Examiners Certificate of Competency and current practicing certificate.
• Extensive experience in the industry.
• Experience in a complex mining situation such as steep dipping seems and underground workings.
• Proven leadership capabilities and ability to lead a diverse team.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to build and foster strong working relationships with your team and across all departments.
• Ability to make and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Working for us isn’t like working at any old mine. We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance.
Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority.

Employee benefits include:

• minimum five weeks annual leave
• market competitive salary
• a safe and enjoyable workplace where everyone is respected valued and empowered
• structured training and development to support you progress your career
• education assistance
• a generous incentive program
• health and wellness reimbursement program
• paid parental leave
• salary sacrificing options
• private health insurance subsidies
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Did we mention the Hunter Valley offers a great lifestyle close to city services?
If you’re looking to unearth opportunities, we want to hear from you!
Applications close Monday 4th August 2025
Based on site at HVO
Hunter Valley Operations Location
Working for us isn’t like working at any old mine. We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance.
Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority

• Providing leadership and direction to a team of mining operators and step-up supervisors.
• Mentoring up-and-coming step ups.
• Fostering an inclusive and positive culture.
• Maintaining a high level of positive safety performance and workplace culture through teamwork, personal commitment, and application of the company values.
• Coordinating mining activities to optimise production.
• Ensuring coal is prepared for delivery in accordance with both daily and weekly plans to achieve agreed benchmark performance levels of safety, quality and production rates for the operation.
• To support the Operation in terms of managing resources effectively and working closely with Dispatch, Mine Services and Drill & Blast to ensure short-term prioritisation of tasks are identified and completed.
• To ensure compliance with all HSEC and legislative requirements