Supervisor - Primary Smelting

Supervisor – Primary Smelting  
QLD Metallurgical Operations, Copper Smelter Primary Operations
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 6105

A vacancy currently exists for the role of Supervisor – Primary Operations Crew D within the Copper Smelter. Reporting to the Superintendent – Primary Smelting Operations, you will be required to effectively coordinate and control the shift activities of the Copper Smelter operational assets, ensuring agreed targets are achieved in a manner consistent with our values whilst engaging and developing a team of front-line operations personnel. This is a residential position in Mount Isa, working a continuous shift roster – 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off. Occasionally you may be required to be flexible in terms of work times and rosters.  

This challenging and rewarding role will require you to:

• Coordinate and manage operational safety, production and risk in a large and complex footprint including assets associated with Concentrate Feed Preparation as well as the Copper IsaSmelt and Rotary Holding Furnaces
• Build and promote team work within your team, across the wider Smelter department and Queensland Metals business
• Development of skills and capability necessary for you and your team to recognise and control risks to drive a Safe, positive and productive culture
• Challenge and manage variation to achieve safety and production targets and challenge KPIs
• Maintain high levels of pride in the workplace including particular focus on housekeeping standards

The successful applicant will have:

• Have a sound knowledge of Smelting (IsaSmelt knowledge would be advantageous)
• Previous experience with supervising and leading teams
• The ability to lead by example and have a strong work ethic
• Have safety as a core value and the ability to hold others accountable to it
• A minimum of 4 years working in the Smelting and Mining industry
• Technical knowledge and organisational skills will ensure you thrive in this fantastic opportunity for career progression

For further information, please contact:
Braedan Faifai on M:0448 646 001

Applications Close: Monday 8.00am 16 March 2026