Our client is seeking a qualified Mine Superintendent or emerging Mine Manager to join a large-scale, long-life open pit gold operation in Western Australia.
This role is suited to a high-calibre mining professional who combines strong technical capability with proven operational leadership. You will play a key role in leading mining production activities while positioning yourself on a clear pathway toward Mine Manager-level accountability.
Working within an owner-operator environment, you will have direct influence over safety performance, production delivery, fleet optimisation, and cost control across a substantial open pit operation.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering or equivalent).
- All relevant WA statutory qualifications (or eligibility to obtain).
- Minimum 10 years’ open pit mining experience.
- At least 3 years in a senior operational leadership role (Superintendent or equivalent).
- Experience within owner-operated mining environments.
- Strong understanding of WA regulatory and compliance frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams in a remote FIFO setting.
- Commercial acumen and strong cost control capability.
Position Duties:
- Lead daily open pit mining operations across drill & blast and load & haul.
- Drive a strong safety culture with visible and proactive leadership.
- Ensure full compliance with WA mining legislation and statutory obligations.
- Exercise statutory responsibilities as required.
- Deliver production targets in line with budget and forecast.
- Manage and mentor Supervisors and operational teams.
- Work closely with Technical Services to align short-term execution with life-of-mine plans.
- Identify and implement operational improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to medium and long-term operational strategy.
Experience
Over 10 years experience
Current Status
OPEN
Duration
Permanent
Duty Roster
FIFO Perth 2:1