Job Description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Newlands Closure Project is looking for a motivated Mid-Term Superintendent to join our Technical Services Team. Operating as an Open Cut Mine until February 2023, Newlands has now finished coal production and are progressing ahead to new and exciting times as we rehabilitate and close the forty-year-old mine. We strive to be industry leaders as we transition to be Queensland’s largest rehabilitation project to date.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the role will be responsible for the development and support of technical services and the technical service team to provide strategies, planning, and rehabilitation expertise.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Delivery of Mid-Term Schedule, including Budget and LOM periods.
• Management of existing data systems, reconciliations, and end of month reporting.
• Management of external service providers.
• Providing consistent support to all departments onsite and coordinating the information to meet/exceed our annual plans.

Requirements for the role include:

• Experience in a similar role, preferably within mining, earthworks, project management or associated industries.
• High-level of understanding in Deswik Schedule, or ability to transfer skills from an equivalent scheduling software.
• Tertiary qualifications in mining/civil engineering, project management and/or relevant knowledge and experience.
• Dozer Push, Truck and Shovel experience is preferrable but not essential.
• Functional knowledge of rehabilitation requirements is also preferrable.

What we offer:

• Highly competitive remuneration package including annual performance bonus.
• Option for Compressed Nine Day Fortnight work pattern.
• Exciting work in an emerging industry in Mine Site Rehabilitation.
• Opportunity to expand skill set in developing discipline.
• Subsidised accommodation in Glenden.
• 5 weeks annual leave per year and access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave.
• Employee Education Assistance program to support continued professional development.

Our local township of Glenden is located approximately one- and three-quarter hours from Mackay and only three hours from the beautiful Whitsundays. Our workforce comprises of people from all over Queensland. Whether your home is near or far, Newlands has something for you.

For more information, please contact Alex Leotta on 0455 929 117.

Applications Close: 21st July 2026

As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their Manager, prior to submitting an application.

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.