GEOLOGY SUPERINTENDENT

Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is seeking an experienced and motivated Geology Superintendent to lead our geology and geotechnical functions. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, this critical leadership role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and value-driven delivery of geological and geotechnical services that support mining operations and Life of Mine objectives. 

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.

With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together. 

Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is an open cut mine that provides the opportunity to live and work locally. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both dragline and load haul systems for their continuous operations. The MTW Mine is the largest open cut operation in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people who reside in the local and surrounding communities.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the operation while leading a team of geological professionals and partnering closely with Mining, Technical Services, Coal Quality, and Processing teams.

As Geology Superintendent, you will provide leadership across all geology and geotechnical activities, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely technical information to support operational and strategic decision-making. You will also be responsible for:

• Leading the geology and geotechnical teams to deliver safe and effective outcomes.
• Overseeing geological modelling, resource definition, grade control, and reconciliation processes.
• Managing coal quality performance and supporting product quality objectives.
• Ensuring effective geotechnical risk management, slope monitoring, and pit performance assessment.
• Providing technical input into mine planning, operational execution, and Life of Mine planning activities.
• Maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across geology and geotechnical systems and processes.
• Developing team capability and fostering a high-performance culture aligned with Yancoal's values.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidates will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and foster a ‘One Team’ culture, along with promoting the Yancoal Values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. 

To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:

• A tertiary qualification in Geology, Geoscience, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in open-cut mining operations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of geological modelling, grade control, reconciliation, and coal quality management.
• Experience in geotechnical risk management and slope performance monitoring.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance 
• RDO's x10 per year
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

Applications close Wednesday 2 September 2026

Only shorlitsed candidates will be contacted.

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