Mining Superintendent: Development

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the coordination of the development mining activities and resources to maintain a safe and productive panel in accordance with the annual mining plan. 

The role will be varied and rewarding and will involve the following:

• Be responsible for the management and delivery of all aspects associated with the Development operations at the mine.
• Build, lead and develop the development operations crews to deliver the annual plan with optimal performance
• Lead a systematic approach in the identification and delivery of sustainable operations sequence plans processes and methods. 
• Drive the implementation and provide leadership of continuous improvement initiatives
• Work with the Maintenance and Engineering teams on improvements during overhauls of the development equipment to ensure availability and reliability is in line with the business KPI requirements
• Ensure compliance with all people, safety, technical, operating and business systems, behaviours, and culture at Aquila Mine.

Your proactive approach demonstrated leadership ability and commitment to Zero Harm will be key to your success in the role.

• Demonstrated experience in Development roles in underground coal mining
• 3rd or 2nd Class Certificate of Competence (Undermanager’s or Deputy Ticket) will be highly regarded
• Experience in a similar role and Supervisor qualifications (S1, S2, S3 and G2.)
• First Aid and CPR
• Demonstrated ability leading a team and driving performance
• Well-developed understanding of both operations as well as maintenance and work management requirements along with your demonstrated ability to problem solve and motivate a team to perform

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Located at our Aquila Mine, in Middlemount QLD.
• Monday – Friday
• Residential, DIDO and FIFO (company funded) available
• Subsidised accommodation
• Discounted gym membership
• Free access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, 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

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

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. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Employee referral

Do you know someone who would fit this role? Employee referrals will be accepted for this job. Refer to your local Referral Guidelines for policy conditions and amounts.    

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.

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CLOSING DATE 

26 March 2026

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

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