Superintendent - Resource Development

About Telfer Operations

Telfer is a gold-copper mine located in the Paterson Province of the East Pilbara region of Western Australia. It includes both open-pit and underground mining operations, as well as the operation of Australia’s third-largest gold-copper processing facility. Since beginning gold production in 1975, Telfer has produced more than 15Moz of gold to date.

Our Telfer operations offer a fly-in fly-out work arrangement, providing our workforce with a healthy work-life balance. Onsite, we offer a broad range of recreational activities, including a recently refurbished gym, swimming pool, driving range, movie room, and both dry and wet mess facilities.

In addition to Telfer, Greatland owns 100% of the Havieron gold-copper, a world class development project with a multi-decade mine life, located 45km east of Telfer that will utilise the existing Telfer infrastructure to process Havieron ore, together with a significant exploration portfolio in the region surrounding Telfer. 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Superintendent to lead our on-site Resource Development team on an 8/6 Roster, FIFO from Perth. This role is a critical leadership position responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of brownfields drilling programs and high-quality geological datasets that directly support life-of-mine planning and long-term value generation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of geologists, technicians, and contractors.
• Set and uphold expectations around safety, technical performance, and behaviours.
• Build a high-performance team culture focused on innovation and collaboration.
• Drive visible safety leadership and accountability within your team and contractors.
• Oversee the collection, validation, and QAQC of all geological data.
• Ensure data is accurate, timely, and supports robust modelling and mine planning.
• Collaborate with Resource and Mine Geology teams to ensure geological consistency.

• Plan and manage brownfields drilling programs from end to end, ensuring programs are delivered on schedule.
• Monitor expenditure, track progress, and deliver accurate forecasting.
• Ensure drilling outcomes align with broader operational strategies.
• Maintain and improve technical standards in logging, sampling, and data management.
• Identify and implement new technologies and workflows that enhance safety and geological understanding.

About You

We are searching for seasoned professional with a strong track record of leading drilling programs and geological teams in a mining environment. They are an influential safety leader, a technical specialist and an effective communicator who thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Other requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field (Postgrad preferred)
• 10+ years’ experience in resource development, mine geology, or exploration
• Proven leadership in safely managing drilling programs and teams
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Expertise in geological data validation, QAQC, and interpretation
• Familiarity with software such as Leapfrog and Acquire
• Strong understanding of HSE systems and risk management

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to be a key member of the team as we embark on an unprecedented 240,000m drilling campaign (FY26) at the iconic Telfer Gold deposit, targeting multi-year mine life extension to both the active open pit & underground Mines, along the most substantial drilling campaign in the newly discovered West Dome Underground.

• Competitive Salary Package + Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Milestone Service Awards
• Education Assistance Program
• Novated Leasing
• Family Days To Site

At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.

To find out more about our Company, please visit https://greatlandgold.com