Superintendent Mining

About our Operation

Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd (KMS) is a 50/50 joint venture between Sheffield Resources Limited and YGH Australia Investment Pty Ltd (Yansteel). The Thunderbird Mineral Sands Operation (Thunderbird) is located mid-way between Derby and Broome, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.  Thunderbird is one of the largest and highest-grade zircon mineral sands deposits in the world and contains valuable heavy minerals including ilmenite, zircon and leucoxene, which are extracted and exported via the Port of Broome.

Our head office is based in Broome, and together we are focused on delivering economic and social benefits for the West Kimberley and its communities. We do this through living our values of Integrity, Accountability, Humility, Co-Creation and Inclusivity.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager Mining, this is an exciting opportunity for a Superintendent Mining to join our growing mining company.

This role will be responsible for ensuring our mining operations are safe, efficient and in line with the mine plan. In addition, the Superintendent Mining must be suitably qualified to be appointed as the Quarry Manager for the Thunderbird site.

This role can be offered on a residential Bus In Bus Out (BIBO) or Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) arrangement. Relocation support and additional benefits will be provided should the successful candidate be interested in moving to the West Kimberley.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of Life of Mine mining strategies
• Develop tools and processes for performance monitoring and reporting in line with design parameters
• Complete compliance reporting as required
• Collaborate with the processing / maintenance teams and the mining / waste contractors to ensure that the surface tailings facility perimeter wall and causeway lifts are optimised for value and risk
• Undertake statutory Quarry Manager duties as prescribed in the regulations
• Act as the Contract Owner Representative for the mining contract in place at Thunderbird
• Liaise with contractors to ensure clear two-way communication is achieved, work is undertaken in compliance with site work practices, and delivered on time and on budget
• Ensure reporting is completed accurately and on time

About You

• Hold a Statutory Quarry Manager qualification
• Hold a current WA C-Class drivers licence
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role, with demonstrated supervisory experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in working with mineral sands would be advantageous

About the Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Housing & Living Allowances (if West-Kimberley Based)
• 5 weeks annual leave per annum (if West-Kimberley Based, 4 weeks if offered under FIFO arrangement)
• Relocation support provided

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

KMS is committed to advancing an inclusive and diverse workforce culture and environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We acknowledge the different skills, experiences, and perspectives that people from diverse backgrounds including, race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation bring to the workplace, will only strengthen our workforce.

We strongly encourage applications from our key priority communities – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

This advert will close on the 16 October 2026, however, should a suitable candidate be found we reserve the right to close the advert earlier.