Supervisor Drill & Blast

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west.  

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer. 

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future. 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.

• 14% superannuation contributions

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This is a permanent, full-time position (42 hours per week) on  sportsman dayshift only roster. Our Boddington Bauxite Mine is located a short drive from the community of Boddington (10 minutes), Pinjarra (50 minutes) and the City of Mandurah (1 hour). Surrounded by magnificent jarrah forests, pristine beaches, and world-famous wineries, you will live and work in one of the most beautiful regions of Western Australia and still be home each night.  

Candidates should ideally live within an hour’s drive of Boddington as there is no accommodation on site.

As the Supervisor Drill & Blast you will be responsible for providing frontline leadership that ensures safe, compliant and efficient drill and blast execution while supporting crew performance and consistent production outcomes.

Key deliverables for the role are, but aren’t limited to:

• Coordinating daily D&B activities to meet operational schedules.
• Monitoring quality, compliance and field standards across all tasks.
• Partnering with technical, production & maintenance teams to optimise outcomes.
• Driving continuous improvement and contributing to incident reviews.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Leading inclusive teams with care, clarity and confidence.
• Making sound decisions under pressure while balancing competing priorities.
• Communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders and crews.
• Encouraging collaboration, growth and a psychologically safe workplace.

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Current WA ‘C’ class driver’s license.
• Schedule26 Statutory Supervisor appointment
• Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)

Desirable

• Shotfirer’s Licence
• First Aid Certificate

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Tuesday 16 December 2025