We are seeking an experienced and safety-focusedOre Processing Supervisorto lead and coordinate daily operations within our ore processing plant. Reporting to the Processing Superintendent, you will be responsible for supervising processing personnel, optimising plant performance, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, and achieving production targets.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader with strong operational and technical knowledge of crushing, grinding, flotation, dewatering, and associated processing activities.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate day-to-day ore processing operations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop processing operators and shift personnel.
- Ensure safe work practices and compliance with site safety systems and procedures.
- Monitor plant performance and implement strategies to maximize throughput and recovery.
- Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Review and analyse production data, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with environmental and quality standards.
- Conduct pre-start meetings, shift handovers, and incident investigations as required.
- Maintain accurate production, safety, and operational reports.
- Foster a positive team culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
- Demonstrated experience in ore processing, mineral processing, or metallurgical operations.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience within a processing plant workplace.
- Strong understanding of crushing, grinding, flotation, thickening, and filtration processes.
- Sound knowledge of mining safety regulations and risk management practices.
- Ability to interpret plant performance data and drive process improvements.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
- Relevant processing, metallurgy, or mining qualifications highly regarded.
- Competitive salary including eligibility to participate bonus scheme.
- Opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic international organisation.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
- Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.
Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.
To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit: operations/australia/csa-copper-mine/
About the Team
Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.
CSA, one of Australia's longest operating copper mines, has a history dating back almost 150 years. The mine is 1.9km deep and has a reserve grade of 3.4% Cu. Located near the vibrant regional town of Cobar, CSA Mine is a long-standing underground copper operation with a strong connection to its local community. Our people enjoy a supportive team environment, meaningful careers and the lifestyle benefits that come with regional NSW
Job Info
- Job Identification574
- Job CategoryProcessing
- Posting Date07/20/2026, 07:09 AM
- Apply Before08/19/2026, 07:09 AM
- Job ScheduleFull time
- LocationsLouth Road, Cobar, New South Wales, 2835, AU
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