Supervisor - Dump Leach & Tailing Dam

Want to be part of something great? At Greatland, we’re building a sustainable future in mining driven by responsible exploration, development, and production of precious and base metals. As our business grows, so does our need for talented, motivated people.

Join a team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland’s core values of integrity, safety, teamwork, accountability, responsibility and results are at the heart of its sustainable operating culture.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Dump Leach & Tailings Dam Supervisor to lead our team at Telfer. This role is responsible for delivering safe, structured and efficient operations across the Dump Leach and Tailings Dam, optimising gold production while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Please note: This role is on a back-to-back 8/6 Roster flying FIFO from Perth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a safety-first culture, ensuring full compliance with site safety systems, policies and procedures
• Supervise day-to-day Dump Leach and Tailings Dam operations to meet production and quality targets
• Identify and manage operational risks, ensuring robust controls and safe systems of work are in place
• Allocate and coordinate work to ensure efficient execution and optimal resource utilisation
• Ensure compliance with metallurgical and tailings storage parameters, regulatory requirements and company standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including idea generation and implementation of improvement projects
• Conduct and support incident investigations, root cause analyses and corrective actions
• Develop, coach and mentor team members to enhance capability, safety behaviours and performance
• Monitor and review operational performance, including trend analysis and short interval control
• Facilitate communication through toolbox talks, safety meetings and stakeholder engagement

About You

• Proven experience in the day-to-day operation of Dump Leach circuits
• S26 qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF) and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated leadership experience (minimum 5 years) in a mining or processing environment
• Strong commitment to safety leadership and risk management
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• C Class Manual license required 
• Comfortable undertaking physically demanding work in an outdoor environment

• Demonstrated computer skills, with familiarity in Microsoft Office and SAP

About Telfer Operations

Telfer is a long-life gold-copper mine in the Paterson Province of Western Australia’s East Pilbara region. The operation includes both open-pit and underground mining and Australia’s third-largest gold-copper processing facility. Since commencing production in 1975, Telfer has produced over 15 million ounces of gold. The site operates on a fly-in fly-out basis and offers a wide range of onsite recreational facilities to support workforce wellbeing.

Why Greatland?

Join a growing team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland possesses two long mine life assets at Telfer and Havieron that present remarkable opportunities for the right candidate to grow and make a difference in long-life underground mining projects. We offer:

• Attractive salary package plus performance-based incentives
• Milestone service awards recognising your commitment and achievements
• Education assistance to help you grow and develop your career
• Flexible salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Parental leave designed to support you and your family
• Income protection insurance to safeguard your financial wellbeing

Apply Now!

Applications close 21 July 2026.

Shortlisting will begin immediately, and Greatland reserves the right to close the advertisement early if required.

As part of Greatland’s pre-employment process, candidates must complete a full medical assessment, provide evidence of Australian work rights, and be able to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.

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.

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