Technical Services Superintendent

About the Company

Liontown Limited is an emerging leader in Australia’s battery minerals sector. Following our recent capital raise, we are in a strong position as we transition into full production ramp-up at our flagship Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation. With a 20+-year mine life, state-of-the-art processing facilities, and a passionate team, this is a rare opportunity to join a business that is building a globally significant lithium operation.

As we transition to steady-state operations, this is a pivotal time to join our underground technical services leadership team. You’ll have the opportunity to directly influence operational performance, contribute to a high-calibre technical team, and position yourself for career progression into technical services management.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Technical Services Superintendent to join our high performing team in Kathleen Valley. In this newly created role, the Technical Services Superintendent position reports directly to the Underground Manager and leads both the Geotechnical and Mine Planning functions. This position requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor teams of Geotechnical Engineers, Mine Planning Engineers, and Ventilation Engineers, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Lead mine planning activities, including short-term and long-term mine plans.
• Provide geotechnical expertise to underground mining operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable mine design and execution.
• Collaborate with geologists and engineers to optimize ore extraction and resource utilization.
• Collaborate closely with operations, geology, and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with our other technical services and production teams to integrate geotechnical input into design and scheduling.
• Champion continuous improvement in geotechnical practices and contribute to strategic planning.
• Provide guidance to ensure mine design and scheduling forecasts optimise safety, recovery, and cost performance.
• Maintain compliance with statutory and operational standards for underground mine design, planning and ventilation.

About You / Requirements

This role requires strong leadership and team management skills, and technical expertise in mine planning, geology, and technical services in the mining industry. You will have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certification in mine planning, geostatistics, or related disciplines are advantageous.
• Significant experience in mine planning, geology and technical services roles in hard-rock mining.
• Demonstrated leadership and development of technical teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A National Police Clearance obtained within the last 6 months or can obtain one.
• The ability to pass a Pre-Employment medical and Drug and Alcohol screen.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Mining Engineering (or Master’s degree in Geology or Mining Engineering)
• Master’s degree in Geology or Mining Engineering (if not listed above)
• National Police Clearance (within last 6 months) or ability to obtain
• Pre-Employment medical and Drug & Alcohol screen
• Professional certification in mine planning, geostatistics, or related disciplines (advantageous)

How to Apply

Visit: liontown.com to learn more.