Rolleston Open Cut is a 16Mtpa thermal coal mine located in the southern Bowen Basin in Central Queensland.  With a long life of mine and low operating costs, the mine has a bright outlook.  Since 2005, we have grown to become one of the largest surface mines in Australia, whilst continuing to foster a culture underpinned by safety, achievement, flexibility and teamwork to improve the skills of each and every person on the mine site every day.  We are a hands-on team who all work together to meet our objectives.  No job or day is the same with us, and we never miss an opportunity to share, learn and improve.  

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Job Description

About the Role

We're looking for someone to drive how we improve at Rolleston — not just run projects, but build the systems, reporting, and habits that make improvement stick. You'll work across every department on site, almost daily, partnering with operators through to senior leaders and external partners to deliver real operational gains. This role reports to the Senior Site Executive and has genuine scope to shape how we work.

• Provide visible leadership and coaching on improvement, standard work, and disciplined execution across Mining.

• Identify, scope and deliver site improvement projects (end-to-end): problem definition, business case/AFE support, stakeholder alignment, execution, and benefits tracking.

• Facilitate workshops and continuous improvement activities with operators, supervisors, SSEs, Tech Services and Maintenance to remove waste and lift performance.

• Drive data-led decision making by building and maintaining operational reporting and analytics (e.g., production performance, delays, events, quality and compliance).

• Lead digitisation of key frontline processes (e.g., inspections/prestarts, defect capture, automated reporting and workflow) with strong change management and "ease-of-use" focus.

• Partner with OT/IT and vendors to implement site technology safely and reliably (air-gapped/OT constraints, cyber considerations, uptime, support models).

• Own governance for improvement work: scope control, risk/issue management, scheduling, communications, and operational readiness.

• Manage budgets and resources in your area, monitor costs, and ensure benefits are realised (not just delivered).

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners (OEMs, software vendors, integrators).

• Ensure all initiatives align with site safety systems, legislative requirements, and Glencore standards (HSE, risk, change control).

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience leading improvement and/or operational performance in mining, heavy industry, or a similar high-risk environment.

• Strong stakeholder skills—able to influence across Production, Maintenance, HSE, Tech Services, OT/IT and vendors.

• Hands-on digital and data capability, including:

  • Power BI (building reports, data modelling, dashboards)

  • SQL (writing queries, basic data modelling)

  • Working with operational systems/data sources (fleet/dispatch, maintenance, events, telemetry)

• Understanding of OT/IT separation and operational technology constraints (air-gapped networks, cyber considerations, uptime requirements).

• Experience implementing or supporting technology/process change (training, comms, adoption, support models).

• Strong written and verbal communication—clear updates, simple definitions, and decision-ready reporting.

• Ability to perform under pressure and respond to operational needs, including outside normal hours when required.

• Personal attributes we value: integrity, accountability, decisiveness, respect for others, and a drive to develop people.

Qualifications (desirable):

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Engineering, Business, Data/IT, Science) or equivalent operational experience.

• Project management capability (formal qualification beneficial).

• Continuous improvement capability (Lean/Six Sigma exposure beneficial).

About Rolleston Open Cut

We have worked hard to foster a culture that is guided by our People Values, to ensure our employees feel they belong, are recognised, feel valued and rewarded.

Here are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Work life balance with 9 day-fortnight flexible work arrangement

• Highly competitive remuneration package

• Annual short term performance bonus (Staff only)

• Generous annual private health insurance benefit

• Above award Annual Leave entitlement

• Permanent camp rooms in the village based on the mining lease, or option to live in the local township of Springsure

• Gym, pool, and tennis court facilities at a family friendly village

• Inclusive culture that promotes real change

• Passionate and dedicated leadership team

• Professional training and development opportunities, including upskilling, education assistance and pathways for career progression

• Fit for Life Program offers exclusive discounts and access to a range of educational tools to build the skills to help you remain fit for life.

• AVIS hire vehicle discount

• The ability to salary sacrifice, super and novated leasing

• Employee Assistance Program through Converge International

Apply now at glencore.com/careers

For further information please contact RollestonHR@glencore.com.au

Applications close 14 days from the date advertised.

All internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their Manager prior to submitting an application.

If you value achievement, career progression, a challenge and are keen to continue to develop and learn, we welcome your application.