Site Supervisor - Underground

Orica, founded in 1874 and now a global leader in mining and civil blasting, employs more than 13,000 people worldwide. The company shapes the future of mining by leaning into digital and automated technologies while keeping safety at the forefront of every project. They’re looking for a Site Supervisor to oversee underground operations across the Cobar and North Parkes region in New South Wales. This permanent, full-time role is onsite and runs on a 5 days on / 2 days off roster, a setup designed for hands-on leadership and close collaboration with customers and field teams.

Reporting to the Territory Manager, you’ll lead onsite teams and plant and ancillary equipment to deliver services in line with customer agreements, regulatory requirements and Orica standards. The role prioritises safety leadership, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement, ensuring resources, equipment and personnel are available to meet demand. You’ll also help implement Orica’s SHES, CHECKPOINT and Quality programs while supporting operational projects, including the current 4D trial activities at North Parkes. Orica welcomes applicants from a range of operational backgrounds, including women and First Nations peoples, and encourages candidates from all industries to apply.

Day-to-day rhythm on the Cobar/North Parkes site

In practice, you’ll steer a safety-first operation, ensuring compliance with SHES requirements, regulatory obligations, site procedures and the Permit to Work processes. You’ll monitor daily activities to keep services safe, efficient and reliable for customers across the region.

You’ll coordinate people, equipment and inventory while supporting budgeting, cost control and continuous improvement initiatives. Building strong customer relationships and managing service commitments and KPIs will be key, as you look for opportunities to add value beyond the baseline scope.

Leadership sits at the core of the role. You’ll coach and develop site teams through training and performance management, drive engagement and plan resource allocation to align with budgets. Compliance will be maintained through audits, inspections, inventory management, preventative maintenance programs, training records and regulatory reporting, with an eye on keeping all documentation up to date.

What you will bring to the site

Here's what Orica is looking for in a candidate who can lead in this environment.

• Experience guiding teams and operations in mining, mining services, manufacturing, construction, logistics, resources or another safety-critical setting.
• A strong commitment to safety leadership, compliance and ongoing improvement.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with customers and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Proven capability to coordinate people and resources to reach business goals.
• Solid planning, organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Clear, practical communication that engages employees, customers, contractors and regulators.
• Current and valid driver’s licence and proficiency with common business software, including Microsoft Office.

Pay, benefits and practical details

Orica offers a competitive salary for this full-time, onsite role. The position operates on a 5 days on / 2 days off roster and is based in the Cobar/North Parkes region of New South Wales (2835). It’s a hands-on role that emphasises safety and service delivery to customers while aligning with regulatory and company standards.

Advice for applicants

Lead with your leadership and safety track record on your resume. Open with a concise summary of the safety-critical roles you’ve held and include measurable improvements or KPIs you helped achieve.

Demonstrate how you prove the must-have skills with concrete examples. Cite situations where you led teams, coordinated resources, delivered on service commitments and hit key performance indicators, while maintaining safety alongside operational needs.

Get ready for interviews by walking through your experience with SHES, regulatory obligations, audits and the Permit to Work process. Prepare to talk about how you’ve implemented safety and quality programs and how you’ve supported projects like the North Parkes 4D trial.

Ask a smart question about how the 4D trial activities are integrated into daily operations or how success is measured against customer agreements and KPIs. A thoughtful question will show you’ve considered balancing safety, efficiency and customer value in a regional setting.