Job Description
Supervisor Communications
  • 8/6 days only roster | FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill Mine
  • Base + FIFO Allowances + Shift Allowances + Super + Bonuses
  • Private health cover contribution for employees and immediate family
  • 18 Weeks paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers

 

About the role:

The Technology Operations team is currently seeking a Supervisor Communications to join them on an 8/6 days only FIFO roster from Perth to the Roy Hill Mine. Reporting to the Superintendent Site Technology Operations, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation, maintenance and support of communications infrastructure across HIO owner-operated and contractor mining environments.

 

The role is accountable for people leadership, communications service performance, maintenance execution, incident response, field support and compliance to enable safe operations and production continuity.


Duties:

  • Lead and supervise the site-based Technology Communications team, setting clear expectations, priorities and performance standards
  • Oversee the safe and reliable operation of site communications infrastructure, including LTE, TETRA networks and associated field communications assets on LV, HME and trailers
  • Ensure communications services support operational, production and safety requirements across owner-operated and contractor mining environments
  • Maintain day-to- day operational oversight of both engineering support and frontline field maintenance delivery
  • Coordinate with resolver groups to manage faults, service issues and technical escalations
  • Ensure planned and unplanned maintenance activities are prioritised, scheduled and executed safely and effectively
  • Oversee inspection, testing, preventative maintenance and defect management activities to improve reliability and reduce repeat failures
  • Act as the site escalation point for complex communications faults, outages and field-based troubleshooting

 

Skills and Experience:

  • Relevant technical qualification in Communications, Operational Technology, Electronics, Telecommunications, RF Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading or supervising communications technicians, maintainers, engineers or field-based technical teams in an operational environment
  • Experience in mining, heavy industry, remote operations or other 24/7 critical service environments. Practical experience with communications technologies such as LTE, TETRA, wireless, IPW or radio systems
  • WA C Class Drivers Licence
  • Schedule 26 Certification or willing to obtain

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About Hancock Iron Ore

The world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we. Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation.

Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Life at the Roy Hill Mine

Working FIFO can be hugely rewarding and we offer a range of facilities and services to settle you in and give you a home away from home:

  • Modern, comfortable camp accommodation
  • Newly refurbished restaurant with gourmet food, including vegan, gluten free and healthy options
  • Large fully equipped gym facility, as well as a women-only gym 
  • Beach volleyball court
  • Golf simulators
  • Village shop and extensive supporting amenities
  • SWIFT in-room entertainment with comprehensive content and own-device casting capability
  • Active social club with community events and activities for employees
  • Lifestyle, learning and recreation initiatives, and events for your family

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and women to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified.  We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.
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Posting End Date:  24/07/2026
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  Technology
Job Location:  Roy Hill Mine (FIFO)
Posting End Date:  24/07/2026
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