Fosterville Gold Mine – “The best residential underground mining lifestyle in Australia”.

The Fosterville Gold Mine is located 20mins from one of Australia's premier regional destinations – Bendigo.

Bendigo, with its rich mining heritage, strong economy, and exceptional quality of life, offers the ideal balance for mining professionals, combining excellent schools, healthcare, dining, and recreational opportunities with convenient access to a world-class mining operation.

Fosterville’s strong mine life delivers the career opportunities and professional growth of the mining industry without the need to get on a plane, and the high living costs often associated with larger metropolitan centres.

The Fosterville operation has an unwavering commitment to safe and sustainable operations, and its ongoing investment in the local community provides a solid foundation for a bright future. This is an outstanding opportunity to build a rewarding career in mining while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of a major regional city, with the ability to return home to family every day.

Mine Operations Superintendent

Fosterville Gold Mine is seeking an experienced Mine Operations Superintendent to provide leadership across our Underground Operations. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for driving safe, efficient, productive, and sustainable mining performance while developing and empowering a high-performing workforce. Through your commitment to our core values and strong leadership you will successfully deliver mine plan objectives, achieve operational production and development targets whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

This opportunity does not come along often.



You can make a meaningful impact within a world-class residential underground mining operation and contribute to the continued success of responsible mining and the future growth of Fosterville Gold Mine.

Reporting to the Mining Manager, your duties will include:

Lead, engage, mentor, and develop the Mine Operations workforce with a focus on safe production.

Assist the Mining Manager in strategic planning for the current and future operations.

Operate with knowledge of the Victorian OH&S; Act and Regulations for Mines.

Lead by example, establish and maintain high-quality standards, procedures and systems.

Ensure the annual physical and financial Budget, Forecast and mine planning targets are practical in conjunction with the relevant technical and maintenance personnel.

Manage and deliver the mine plan targets by ensuring the Mine Forepersons and mine operations staff understand the targets and goals required.

Provide input into mining methods and mine design from conceptual to detailed design, including the review and approval of plans.

Ensure mine development, production and projects are on schedule and in line with the Budget, Forecast and plan (physically and financially) through the effective management of the Mine Foreperson, mine operations staff and contractors.

Ensure priorities are allocated, planned,



resourced and driven to safely achieve the mine targets. This includes daily material movement, key development, and production tasks.

Manage appropriate contracts with third parties in a fair and consistent manner and ensure all contracts meet FGM standards and guidelines.

The successful candidate should possess the following:

Minimum 5 years relevant professional experience in a Mining leadership role.

Demonstratable understanding of underground work practices and procedures.

Extensive experience in planning, establishing and implementing mining systems.

Experience in budgeting, project management, accounting, operations, and human

resources.

Strong time management and problem-solving skills.

Robust coaching/performance management skills (communication, conflict resolution, effective feed‑back).

Previous experience using INX, Pronto and Redmap (Desirable)

First Class Mine Mangers Certificate of Competency (Desirable)

The roster for this residential position will be Monday – Friday, minimum of 40 hours per week.

Acompetitive salarywill be offered commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications, knowledge and experience. If required, relocation assistance will be provided to assist you join our team.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Agnico Eagle, we are committed to valuing workplace diversity and inclusion across all aspects of our business. This commitment aligns with our core values of Family, Trust, Respect, Responsibility and Equality.

Agnico Eagle is an equal opportunity employer. We employ based on role requirements and select people to roles based on their qualifications, skills and experience.

Next Steps

The recruitment process

📌 Mine Operations Superintendent (Greater Bendigo City)
🏢 Fosterville Gold Mine
📍 Greater Bendigo City