RESIDENTIAL LOCATION:
Kalgoorlie or Camp Accommodation
WORK SITE:
Binduli
ROSTER:
8:6 Day Shift Only hrs (
Residential or FIFO from Perth
)
PACKAGE:
Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Drill and Blast Superintendent at Norton Gold Fields, you are expected to lead safe, efficient, and cost-effective drill and blast operations aligned with production goals. This role oversees planning, execution, and contractor performance while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. It drives continuous improvement and supports workforce development through strong leadership and mentoring. The position plays a key role in optimising performance to meet operational objectives.
* Lead and optimise daily drill and blast operations in line with mine plans, schedules, and production targets.
* Mentor supervisors and crews while managing workforce planning, performance, compliance, and training.
* Ensure all activities meet site safety, environmental, and operational standards through inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
* Collaborate with mine planning and geology teams to refine blast designs, improve fragmentation, and minimise ore loss and dilution.
* Drive cost control, implement efficiency trials, and contribute to budgeting and long-term planning processes.
* Oversee infrastructure readiness, support recruitment, and promote a high-performance, safety-focused culture.
ABOUT YOU
* At least 7 years
of relevant experience
in drill & blast and
2 years
of leadership experience
(Essential)
.
* Statutory Supervisor qualification
AND
Unrestricted QM Tickets or in the process of acquiring one
(Essential)
.
* Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class "C" Driver's Licence
(Essential)
.
* Proficient with IT and/or Engineering project methodologies
(Desirable).
* Relevant Tertiary or TAFE qualifications
(Desirable).
* Comfortable communicating at all levels from operators through to management and chairing meetings.
* Good understanding of the following machines: Atlas T45, D45 and L7 Blast hole Drill rigs
BENEFITS
* Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
* Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
* Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
* Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
* Receive up to 15% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
* A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or allowance up to $5k.
* A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
* Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
* Work with a team that prioritises safety.
WHY NORTON GOLD FIELDS?
Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia's largest domestic gold producers, with a recent annual production of up to 200,000 ounces. The Company has a mining and processing complex in Western Australia's world-class Kalgoorlie goldfield region, including a highly prospective tenement package of more than 1,000km² surrounding the 3.8Mtpa Paddington Mill. Norton recently expanded production capability by commissioning the Binduli North Heap Leach Project.
Our vision is to be the leading gold producer, setting the industry benchmark in safety, teamwork, innovation, operational efficiency, and cost control.
Norton currently has a range of opportunities across multiple long-term projects in the Goldfields region, all conveniently located just 10-45 minutes from town.