Job Description
Superintendent Projects Rail

 

  • Monday to Friday | Perth
  • Multiple Benefits for all employees applicable to all facets of their life
  • 18 Weeks paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers
  • Company contribution towards private health cover for employees and immediate family

 

Our vision:

As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation’s future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make. We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists. Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come.

 

About the role:

The Asset Management team is currently seeking a Superintendent Projects Rail to join them in a Perth based role. Reporting to the Manager Sustaining Capital, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of sustaining capital projects for Hanock Iron ore across the Rail Network. This includes, but is not limited to, identification, project scoping, definition, execution and handover.

The Superintendent Projects Rail will support the operations and engineering reliability teams to deliver various sustaining capital, safety, reliability and improvement projects across Hancock Iron Ore.

 

Duties:

  • Deliver a portfolio of brownfield projects from initiation to execution, safely within budget and schedule, utilising the project framework principles.
  • Lead a team of Project Leads and Engineers, identify the development needs of individuals and coach, mentor, and support them to improve their knowledge, skills or performance.
  • Support the development, reporting and tracking of project execution plans, contracting and manning strategies, finances and schedules with a focus on Stakeholder engagement.
  • Participate in Safety in Design reviews, HAZOP/ID, CRAW and other health and safety focussed activities as part of delivering projects.
  • Manage the transient workforce as part of various projects and initiatives, this includes, but is not limited to online and offline (shutdown) works, across Rail Operations.

 

Skills and Experience: 

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering
  • Demonstrated experience in a Technical Leadership role in an operational setting – Superintendent or principal engineer or equivalent
  • Proven experience in Project execution Supervision in Rail Assets and facilities
  • Experience leading a high performing team
  • Experience working within Operational and Brownfields Environments
  • Strong written, verbal, and digital communication skills with excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities

 

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About Hancock Iron Ore

Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, 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.

West Perth Headquarters

Located in the heart of West Perth, our headquarters offers a contemporary and collaborative workplace designed to support productivity, wellbeing and connection. From our popular on-site café, serving fresh breakfast and lunch options alongside barista-made coffee, to modern workspaces, rooftop terraces and end-of-trip facilities for active commuters, we've created an environment that combines great facilities with a workplace culture that helps our people thrive.

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We are a fair, diverse and welcoming workplace. 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:  08/10/2026
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  Operations
Job Location:  West Perth
Posting End Date:  08/10/2026
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