Supervisor – Demolition Projects

Surface Engineering | Queensland Metals

Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

Job No: 104031

Join Glencore Mount Isa Mines as a Supervisor – Demolition Projects, where you will play a key role in leading the safe and efficient delivery of decommissioning and demolition projects across our surface operations.

Based in Mount Isa, Queensland, this is an exciting opportunity to join a highly experienced team and contribute to significant infrastructure and demolition projects across one of Australia's largest integrated mining and processing operations.

Reporting to the Superintendent – Demolition and Structural, you will provide hands-on leadership, coordinating contractors, resources and project activities to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved engineering methodologies and site requirements.

About Mount Isa Mines

Located in North West Queensland, Mount Isa Mines is one of Australia's largest mining and processing operations, with a long-standing history of producing essential commodities for global markets. Our operations encompass underground mining, mineral processing and associated surface infrastructure, providing a diverse and complex operating setting.

At Mount Isa Mines, safety is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to building a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement, where our people are supported to perform at their best while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

Your Benefits:

- Competitive remuneration with 13% superannuation (Staff role).
- Monday to Friday roster, supporting work-life balance.
- Access to Glencore Rewards, including health insurance discounts, retail offers and salary sacrifice options.
- Employee Referral, Recognition and Reward programs.
- Leadership development programs and unrivalled career pathways.
- The opportunity to contribute to significant demolition and decommissioning projects across Mount Isa Mines.

About the Role

Glencore Mount Isa Mines is seeking an experienced Supervisor – Demolition Projects to lead the safe and effective execution of decommissioning and demolition (D&D;) projects across our surface operations.

Reporting to the Superintendent – Demolition and Structural, this position is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising D&D; activities across operational and redundant infrastructure.

Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, HSEC and external contractors, you will provide visible safety leadership, manage project execution and ensure D&D; works are completed safely, efficiently, within budget and in accordance with approved engineering methodologies, site standards and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities:





- Lead and supervise the safe execution of decommissioning and demolition (D&D;) projects across Mount Isa Mines surface operations.
- Coordinate project planning, scheduling, resources and daily work activities to achieve project objectives.
- Supervise contractors and project personnel, ensuring compliance with approved D&D; methodologies, engineering requirements, site procedures and safety standards.
- Review and implement D&D; work plans, risk assessments, isolation requirements and critical controls prior to commencing work.
- Provide visible safety leadership through safety interactions, planned task observations, workplace inspections, critical control verifications and risk management activities.
- Monitor contractor performance, project progress, expenditure and schedules to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
- Identify and manage project risks, including structural instability, hazardous materials, working at heights, lifting and cranage, and interactions with operational plant.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and other stakeholders to manage project interfaces and minimise operational disruptions.
- Ensure D&D; activities are undertaken in accordance with applicable legislation, Australian Standards and site requirements.
- Support project scoping, tender evaluations, procurement, contractor mobilisation, quality assurance and project close-out activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, reduce costs and maximise material recovery and recycling.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, progress reports, safety records and contractor performance information.
- Lead and support incident investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote a positive team culture through effective communication, accountability, coaching and development of personnel.

Required Experience

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience supervising decommissioning and demolition, construction or major industrial projects within a mining, heavy industrial, mineral processing or similar environment.

You will be an experienced, safety-focused leader with a strong understanding of demolition methodologies, project execution, contractor management and high-risk work activities. You will have the ability to coordinate complex projects, manage multiple contractors and competing priorities, and deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective outcomes.

Skills We Are Looking For:





- Electrical or Mechanical trade qualification and relevant experience in demolition, decommissioning, construction, structural or industrial project supervision, with experience in structural steel demolition, engineered dismantling and heavy lifting highly regarded.
- Previous supervisory experience within a mining, heavy industrial, construction, decommissioning or demolition workplace, ideally within an operational mining or mineral processing facility.
- Sound knowledge of demolition and decommissioning methodologies, including structural dismantling, mechanical demolition and hazardous materials management, with an understanding of AS 2601 – The Demolition of Structures highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience managing contractors, coordinating multiple work fronts and overseeing project personnel to achieve safe and efficient project delivery.
- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety legislation, risk management processes, critical controls and safe work practices, including working at heights, lifting operations and isolation requirements.
- Experience reviewing and implementing project scopes, demolition methodologies, risk assessments, engineering plans and lifting plans.
- Proven ability to plan, schedule and coordinate project resources to achieve safety, cost, quality and project delivery objectives.
- Experience monitoring project budgets, contractor performance, project expenditure and progress against agreed schedules.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and HSEC teams.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making and continuous improvement capabilities, with relevant Queensland mining supervisor and risk management competencies highly regarded.

At Glencore, our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to creating a workplace where our values guide everything we do.

Safety is our first priority — we never compromise on it. We act with Integrity, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s challenging. We take Responsibility for our actions and strive to make a positive impact. Through

Openness, we communicate honestly and encourage meaningful dialogue. We embrace Simplicity, focusing on what truly matters and avoiding unnecessary complexity. And with Entrepreneurialism, we welcome new ideas and continuously seek better, safer and more efficient ways of working.

If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a team committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply and become part of our journey at Mount Isa Mines.

Don't just take a job, secure a career and help build the future of Mount Isa. Apply today.

Applications Close: 11th of December 2026

📌 Supervisor – Demolition Projects (Mount Isa)
🏢 Glencore
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