An outstanding opportunity has become available for an experienced Mining Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team of a highly successful mid-tier gold producer. The company is widely regarded as one of the best-managed, highest-margin gold producers on the ASX.
The project is undergoing a massive expansion to lift processing capacity and boost gold production to over 150,000 ounces per year.
Backed by robust reserves and an expansive 4,000-square-kilometre tenement package, the site boasts a projected mine life approaching 10 years. This offers immense career stability. Site budgets won’t be suddenly slashed due to corporate financial strain; arguably, our client is the most financially resilient mid-tier miner in Australia
This is a pivotal operational leadership position, offering the opportunity to influence strategy, drive performance, and lead a high-performing mining function within a long-life operation. The company holds over $500 million AUD in cash and gold bullion with zero debt constraints. They are fully funded for growth through internal cash flow, eliminating any risk of funding shortfalls.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of mining operations while ensuring compliance with the WHS Act 2020 and WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022.
You will provide leadership across the Mining Department and Technical Services teams, manage key contractor relationships, and work collaboratively across site departments to ensure consistent ore delivery to a large-scale processing facility.
About You
You are an accomplished mining leader with a proven ability to manage complex open-pit operations and inspire high-performing teams.
You will bring:
- Quarry Managers Certificate of Competency (SSE qualification highly regarded).
- Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
- 10+ years’ experience in mining leadership roles.
- Demonstrated experience managing mining contractors and commercial agreements.
- Strong knowledge of mining systems including Deswik and/or Surpac.
- Proven ability to balance safety, production, and cost performance.
- Strong commercial capability with experience in budgeting and cost control.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Position Duties:
- Provide visible and proactive safety leadership, embedding a strong risk management culture across the operation.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Mining and Technical Services leadership teams.
- Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, systems optimisation, and performance management.
- Manage the Mining Services Agreement, ensuring strong contractor performance and alignment with operational objectives.
- Deliver mining plans, production targets, and cost outcomes in line with budgets and strategic goals.
- Monitor performance against mine plans, identify operational risks, and implement corrective actions.
- Lead forecasting processes including annual budgets, quarterly updates, and monthly cost reporting.
- Review and approve operational plans, budgets, and capital expenditure proposals.
- Build strong relationships across Processing, Maintenance, Technical Services, and site leadership teams.
- Undertake statutory responsibilities as Quarry Manager.