Company Description

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in Northwest Queensland and Western Australia.

Job Description

Aquila Mine is seeking a Business Improvement Superintendent to lead the site’s Business Improvement (BI) function. The mine is situated in Middlemount, Queensland where you will find a local community looking to expand and grow its people.

The Site Business Improvement Superintendent plays a pivotal role in driving substantial improvements through the application of AAOM principles. This includes the thorough analysis of high-quality business performance data to inform data-driven decision-making. The primary responsibility is to provide valuable insights and guidance to the Site Senior Leadership Team, working towards the achievement of our business expectations.

As the Business Improvement Superintendent your responsibilities are, but not limited to:

Develop and implement the 12 to 24-month site Business Improvement Strategy and Operating Master Schedule.Identify, develop and deploy strategic Business Improvement initiatives.Utilise the Anglo American Operating Model (AAOM) to support the feedback capability in an integrated approach across the operation, improving safety, production, culture and reducing costs.Coach and train leaders to ensure capability uplift is achieved.Calibrate, maintain and analyse the site Business Structure Performance (BSP) model.Identify gaps between demonstrated performance vs business expectations, and provide recommendations based on these results.Facilitate Management Routines across sites and continually work to improve the availability of accurate data use.Maintain the Site Feedback Standard and provide governance and oversight of the requirements including coaching of relevant leaders to ensure adherence to the Standard.Develop the capability at site to undertake Level 1 Accident & Investigations (A&Is) and participate in Level 2 and 3 A&Is.Utilise and coach process areas in the use of Statistical Process Control, guidelines, tools and knowledge.Ensure all process areas at site have measures and performance targets aligned to the business structure.Consistently apply Safety & Health principles in all site interactions and take full ownership for safety on Site.

Qualifications

 The key attributes contributing to your success in this role will include:

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline combined with practical experience.Lean / Six Sigma Qualification highly regarded.Underground mining knowledge is highly regarded.Strong analytical, project and product management skills.Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to draw on data in order to make a diagnosis, decide between alternative methods to address individual case(s) and recommend improvements to processes/systems.Ability to coach and support managers to initiate, implement and drive change across a discipline/business unit.

Additional InformationFull-time, permanent position at Aquila Mine, Middlemount QLDMonday to Friday site role with 9-day fortnight availableCompetitive salary package with annual bonus incentive programsResidential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO optionsSubsidised accommodation and company funded camp options availableRelocation Assistance availableGym membership perksAnglo American company benefits

What we Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you will find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We are a large, successful multinational company – and we are still growing all the time.

Who we are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers, and the world at large.

Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we are also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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Closing Date
12 February 2025

Please note, screening and interview mat take place prior to closing date - applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies
Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.