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Supervisor - Communications
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  • Mining Role Supervisor Level
  • Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
  • Residential Role Great Benefits
Job ID 103251 Closing date 30/07/2025 Last Updated 15/07/2025

Supervisor – Communications

George Fisher Mine | Maintenance

Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

Reference No: 103251

Mount Isa Mines is one of the oldest, largest and most complex mining operations in Australia located in Mount Isa, Queensland. Employing over 4,000 people, Mount Isa Mines is now looking for a new members to join the team.                                                                                                                                                

The Operation

Mount Isa Mines is the second largest producer of copper in Australia and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. It is a key asset in Glencore’s global mining portfolio.

The Mount Isa Copper and Zinc operations are integrated across the entire supply chain, from resource identification and development to production and distribution of copper, zinc and lead to customers across the world.

We are attracting the best in the industry into our teams, as we trust in our people’s talent and support them in their development to become leaders in their field. We offer structured career development plans and mentoring from industry leaders in your field to ensure our people reach their desired potential.

We also provide an excellent remuneration package and benefits including above market superannuation, rental assistance, and retailing discounts. Please take a look at our Liveability website to learn more about what Mount Isa has to offer.  

Mount Isa Mines location and roster offers an attractive lifestyle option. With a 7 days on, 7 days off, day shift only roster, our people return home every day and enjoy a thriving town of 23,000 people. You will always have something to do, go to restaurants, movies, join a gym and sporting activities, play golf, as well as fishing and camping and activities at the lake.

The operation is situated on land traditionally owned by the Kalkadoon People and we respect their rights and interests.

The Role

George Fisher Mine are currently seeking a suitably qualified Supervisor for our GFM Communications Team to work in the Maintenance department. This is a great career opportunity to develop leadership skills in the communications field. Reporting to Superintendent – Electrical Maintenance. This role will see you utilising your highly developed leadership and technical skills to lead a committed team of tradespeople for service delivery to George Fisher Mine Operations (GFM). This is a residential position based in Mount Isa, working a roster of 7 days on , 7 days off, day shift only roster. The GFM communications team provides support to the operation through delivery of voice, data and automation services via extensive networks of copper and fibre optic infrastructure. These networks support a number safety and business critical systems.


Your key responsibilities include:

  • Responsible for safety leadership across GFM and for the health and safety of the GFM Communication team.
  • Responsible for providing visible leadership and ensuring compliance to GFM policies, standards and procedures for the GFM Communication team.
  • Responsible on a daily basis for compliance to the weekly schedule to achieve established key performance indicators and compliance with forecast costs.
  • Responsible for communicating accurate and relevant information and insight to line management on daily performance and against the weekly schedule.
  • Responsible for developing a positive team culture in line with Glencore values including mentoring and coaching to build employee role competency.
  • Responsible for the optimisation of assigned resources and continuous improvement to minimise cost and waste.

 

The successful applicant will have:

  • Relevant communications qualification.
  • A complete understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) principles and experience with VHF 2 way radio systems.
  • Extensive knowledge around installation and maintenance of copper and fibre optic infrastructure.
  • A working knowledge of IP networking, installation and maintenance of associated hardware.
  • A working knowledge of LAN’s installation and maintenance of associated hardware.
  • A working knowledge of Loader and Truck Automation, Including Installation and maintenance of the system.
  • Highly developed leadership skills.
  • A strong work ethic and excellent time management skills.

 

For further information, please contact:  Jo-Mari Botha, Recruitment Advisor, on phone 0437 176 896 or email jo-mari.botha@glencore.com.au
 
Applications Close:  08:00 am, Wednesday 30 July 2025.