Longwall Superintendent: Grosvenor Mine

About the Company

Anglo American Australia’s Grosvenor Mine is an underground steelmaking coal mine. It produced its first longwall coal in May 2016 and is located in Moranbah, about 190 km south-west of Mackay.

The team is being built to deliver the next chapter of Grosvenor Mine. With a planned return to longwall production by Q4 2027, this is an opportunity to contribute to a major mine restart and help shape the future of underground mining. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will play a role in implementing leading-edge technology, automation, monitoring systems and operational improvements that will define how the mine operates for years to come.

About the Role

Grosvenor Mine has an opportunity for an experienced Longwall Superintendent to join the team on a permanent basis, based in Moranbah, QLD.

This senior operational role is responsible for safely leading the longwall function and delivering consistent production performance. You will coordinate people, equipment and operational priorities while working closely with maintenance, engineering and technical services teams. This is an opportunity for an experienced underground coal mining leader to influence the safety, reliability and performance of a major longwall operation.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be accountable for:

• Providing visible safety leadership across all longwall activities.
• Leading longwall production teams to achieve safety, production and operational objectives.
• Coordinating daily and weekly priorities across production, maintenance and technical functions.
• Monitoring longwall performance and responding effectively to changing conditions, risks and production constraints.
• Ensuring operations comply with legislative requirements, site standards and the Safety and Health Management System.
• Leading the application and review of operational controls, risk assessments and TARPs.
• Supporting longwall planning, panel readiness and safe production activities.
• Reviewing production performance, equipment availability and shift reporting.
• Working closely with the Underground Mine Manager, operations leaders, engineering and technical services teams.
• Building leadership capability through coaching, clear expectations and constructive feedback.
• Driving continuous improvement across safety, productivity, reliability and work practices.

About You / Requirements

You are an experienced underground coal mining leader with strong longwall production knowledge and a practical, visible leadership style. You will also bring:

• Extensive operational leadership experience within underground coal mining.
• Strong experience in longwall production and second workings.
• Demonstrated experience leading large operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland coal mining legislation and underground safety systems.
• Experience managing operational risk, TARPs and changing mining conditions.
• Sound planning, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively across production, maintenance, engineering and technical teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capability.
• A genuine commitment to safety, accountability and workforce engagement.
• Relevant underground coal mining qualifications and competencies.
• A current Australian driver’s licence.
• Relevant statutory competencies and qualifications required for the position, which will be considered as part of the selection process.

A First Class Miners or Deputy ticket will be highly regarded but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Full-time permanent position based at Grosvenor Mine, Moranbah, QLD.
• Monday to Friday staff role, with a 9-day fortnight available.
• Competitive salary, 12% super and annual bonus.
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) and DIDO options.
• Subsidised accommodation, housing and company-funded camp options.
• Several conveniently timed daily bus transfers from the airport to camp and on to site.
• Relocation assistance available if relocating to Moranbah.

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. You’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company—and we’re still growing all the time.

Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources—diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel—our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening, which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How We Are Committed to Your Safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. We’re also continually investing in new technologies—from drones to data analytics—that are helping to make mining safer.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

• Reference: REF81964Z
• Closing date: 05 November 2026
• Screening and interviews may take place before the closing date; applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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