Job Description

About The Role Tomago Aluminium is Australia's largest aluminium smelter and one of the Hunter region's largest employers.

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About The Role Tomago Aluminium is Australia's largest aluminium smelter and one of the Hunter region's largest employers. Following recently securing our long-term future, we are entering an exciting new chapter focused on investment, operational excellence and building the workforce capability needed for the years ahead.

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We are seeking an experienced Operations Superintendent to lead a major production department within our smelter.

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Reporting to the Department Manager, you will play a key leadership role in shaping operational performance across a large and complex area of the business. You'll lead through others, developing capability in your leadership team while driving safe, reliable and efficient operations.

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This is a high-impact leadership opportunity where your ability to influence culture, develop people and improve operational performance will directly contribute to Tomago's continued success.

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Key Responsibilities Include

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- Champion a strong safety culture and lead by example
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- Drive performance across production, quality, cost and reliability measures
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- Lead, coach and develop frontline Shift Supervisors and operational teams
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- Partner with Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability teams to optimise plant performance
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- Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives
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- Manage operational budgets and cost performance
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- Support employee engagement, workforce capability and people leadership outcomes
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- Align operational priorities with departmental and business objectives
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About you

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You are a confident and capable leader who can build high-performing teams while delivering strong operational results.

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To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring

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- Proven leadership experience within heavy industry, manufacturing, mining, energy or processing environments
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- Demonstrated success improving operational performance and team capability
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- Solid coaching and leadership skills with a genuine passion for developing people
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- A solid track record of safety leadership and risk management
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- Experience driving continuous improvement, problem solving and operational excellence
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- Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
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- A collaborative leadership style aligned with our values of Teamwork, Achieve and Care
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Desirable Qualifications

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- Engineering or related tertiary qualification
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- Formal leadership, business or management qualifications
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Why Tomago Aluminium

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We're one of Australiau2019s largest aluminium smelters, with more than 40 years of success and a clear focus on the future.

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Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're building a culture that values Teamwork, Achievement and Care, where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow.

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You’ll join a business that is investing in its operations, its people and more sustainable ways of working—offering you real opportunity to make an impact.

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Whatu2019s In It For You

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- Competitive salary + Annual Incentive Program
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- Flexible working options, including 9-day fortnight
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- 16 weeks paid parental leave (primary caregiver)
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- Free onsite gym, parking and canteen
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- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
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- Ongoing leadership development opportunities
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- A supportive, team-based culture focused on continuous improvement
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- The opportunity to shape the future of a critical operational area within a business investing in long-term success
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Tomago Aluminium is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome applications from people of all genders, cultures, abilities and lived experiences.

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If you can see yourself succeeding in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement listed.

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Preferred candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing, in accordance with our Fitness for Work policy.

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