Posted: 3 Oct 2009
Location: Australia
We are one of the largest manganese mines in the world, with customers in China, Japan, South Korea, the USA, India and Mexico. Consider joining us on Groote Eylandt, Australia's third-largest island, where our people have access to excellent sporting and recreational facilities.
Reporting to the Mining Superintendent, this role is responsible for motivating and leading employees to achieve challenging safety and production targets. Supervising mining operators, blasting, preparation and sumps and pumps crews, a shift totals approximately 28 people.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of performance in leading teams towards achievement of work area and departmental goals and objectives. In achieving these business imperatives, candidates will be able to demonstrate applied contemporary leadership practices, including:
* The ability to ‘walk the talk’ and lead teams by example
* Capability to engage the team through above average communication skills
* Delivery of safety and production outcomes by holding people accountable for their performance
* A desire to develop team members through on the job coaching and mentoring
* The ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the operation
* Relevant knowledge and experience of ancillary mining and support activities
Candidates will also be able to demonstrate previous supervisory experience and appropriate technical knowledge gained in open cut mining operations, or equivalent. This position requires you to work a cyclical shift roster, including day and night shift.
To be successful in this role you will be committed to achieving the highest health, safety, environmental and community standards and Zero Harm practices. You will be enthusiastic, highly self-motivated and goal orientated. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to the success of this position. GEMCO is looking for a strong team player, with the capacity to take ownership and assume responsibility for achieving targeted goals.
An attractive salary package will be offered for a FIFO 14x7 roster out of Cairns or Darwin.
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