Site Supervisor - Open Cut

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are currently seeking applications for the role of Team Leader at our Iron Valley Operation.

Operating on an 8 & 6 roster, the Team Leader is primarily charged with forming trusted relationships with our key client (MRL), along with managing a single person site and back to back MMU Operator, Maintenance schedules and all general site operations including MMU operation.

Attending client meetings, performing incident investigations, and playing a key role in safety management plans are just some of the duties the Team Leader will perform.

This role can either be viewed as a long term and secure site-based Team Leader role, or an ideal steppingstone into a more senior role with Orica and would suit candidates seeking to step up from an MMU operator role.

What you will be doing

• Live and breathe Orica's safety values at all times;
• Lead and motivate a highly skilled team of Open Cut Operators and Maintainers;
• Provide analytical/decision support to the Territory Manager on continuous improvement plan;
• Coordinate logistics of raw materials, equipment, and personnel to Operational Areas within Iron Valley;
• Ensure operational process meets Orica standards and customer's expectations.

What you will bring

• 2+ years proven experience in an operational role;
• Strong people leadership and management skills; 
• Knowledge of drill and blast and the  mining industry; 
• Intermediate computing skills;
• Decisive: You have the ability and experience in making decisions quickly and soundly;
• Urgency and Energy: You demonstrate requisite urgency coupled with energy to drive consistent and repeatable performance from your teams;
• Ownership: You own the responsibility assigned to you as Team Leader and the deliveries of your back to back operator;
• Follow up, consistency and tenacity: You follow up constantly to ensure tasks are delivered on time and to standard;
• Respectful: You are respectful in how you deal with all members of the team;
• Courageous: You have the capability to have courageous decisions when required.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.