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Superintendent, Drill & Blast

Thiess -
Moranbah QLD

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Employee rewards program
Health insurance
Free food
Salary packaging
Insurance services

Qualifications

Management
Team management

Full Job Description

Superintendent, Drill & Blast

Job ID

932392

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Location

Australia - Moranbah

Categories

Supervisory / Management, Mining Operations

Applications close

20 Aug 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

Make your mark with Thiess

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones, take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Drill & Blast Superintendent to lead safe, high‑performance production at the Lake Vermont Project in the Bowen Basin. Located near Dysart, the operation is a significant contributor to Queensland’s coal industry.

About the role

Working a 5/2, 4/3 day shift only roster reporting to the Mining Manager, your duties will include:

Provide technical advice/expertise on drill & blast operations
Design and execute blast design and site services plans
Ensure that the project drill and blast contract requirements are clearly understood and executed
Ensuring that drilling and blasting production targets are met and efficiencies maximised
Coordination of pit dewatering and delineation activities
Effective leadership, training, and development of crew
Ensure all statutory and company safety compliance is maintained, hazards identified and risk mitigated
Ensure all reporting is completed accurately and in a timely manner

About you

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of an established workforce that is focused on developing a strong performance culture and a culture that values everyone’s contribution equally. You will thrive on meeting all goals and challenges, and act with fairness and integrity in all that you do.

As a successful applicant, you’ll be a high-achieving team-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Your exceptional relationship-building skills coupled with your ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders will also ensure your success in this role.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
A strong working knowledge of drill and blast safety procedures and regulations
Demonstrated ability in product selection and cost management
Team management experience at the Superintendent level, including a talent for building a high-performing culture - desirable
Ability to effectively establish and maintain influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders
QLD Shotfirers ticket - desirable
Coal mining experience

What Thiess can do for you

Permanent full-time position working a 9 day fortnight
Competitive salary package + site allowance
Eligibility for annual bonus scheme
Full camp facilities and meals provided
Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, FIFO or DIDO)
Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality
Salary sacrifice options – flights and novated leasing
Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers and their families is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected]

How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or the link below.

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