Superintendent - Ground Support Olympic Dam

  • Adelaide
  • Permanent
  • Thu Apr 2 06:08:20 2026
  • 8278

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take full ownership of ground support operations underground. You’ll lead shift supervisors and operational crews to deliver the mining plan safely, on schedule, and within budget—while driving performance against monthly KPIs.

This is a hands on leadership role suited to an underground professional who thrives on accountability, mentoring strong teams, and maintaining uncompromising safety and production standards.

Roster & Travel

  • 8 days on / 6 days off
  • 12 hour shifts
  • FIFO from any Australian capital city

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate all underground ground support activities
  • Ensure safe, high quality execution of the mining plan
  • Manage and mentor underground shift supervisors and crews
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, productivity, and cost control
  • Ensure compliance with mine plans, procedures, and site standards
  • Deliver production targets while maintaining Redpath’s safety culture

About You

You’re an experienced underground mining leader who brings both technical expertise and people leadership to the table.

Essential

  • Proven experience in underground mining supervision
  • Strong knowledge of contemporary underground mining and ground support practices
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop supervisors and crews
  • Excellent problem solving, organisation, and time management skills
  • Valid manual driver’s licence
  • Positive, solutions focused attitude aligned with Redpath values

What’s In It for You

At Redpath, we invest in our people and reward commitment.

  • Competitive hourly rates + super paid on all hours
  • Even time roster for genuine work life balance
  • Modern camp facilities: ensuite rooms, gym, pool, wet mess
  • Telstra & Optus coverage on site
  • PPE provided
  • Salary sacrifice options (super & novated leases)
  • Prescription safety glasses reimbursement (up to $200)
  • Discounted BUPA health insurance
  • Redzone Reward Program – cashback & discounts at hundreds of retailers
  • Employee Assistance Program – 4 family inclusive sessions per year
  • OEM accredited training and clear internal career pathways
Service Milestone Bonuses

  • $3,000 at 5 years
  • $10,000 at 10 years
  • $15,000 at 15 years
  • $20,000 at 20 years

Why Redpath?

You’ll be part of a company with a strong pipeline of work, long term projects, and a reputation built on delivering results safely. If you’re ready to take the lead underground and build a long term career with a global contractor, Redpath is the place to do it.

Apply now and build your future with Redpath Australia.

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.About Redpath

The Redpath Group is a leading mining contractor with projects across Australia and globally. We specialise in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raiseboring, underground construction, engineering & technical services, and speciality services in the Metalliferous and Coal mining sectors.

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Redpath is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates wanting to join a friendly, collaborative team in a fast paced business environment.

We will be shortlisting for this position immediately, so please submit your application by clicking on the 'apply' button below, or visit our website at Careers | Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers