General Manager - Commercial

Evolution Mining; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold production company in Sydney is seeking a General Manager - Commercial to provide strategic guidance and support across the business. The successful candidate will have significant experience in the mining industry and a strong track record in commercial leadership. This role offers an opportunity to influence critical business decisions and drive commercial excellence within a dynamic team. Competitive benefits and a commitment to a diverse workforce await you.

Benefits

Relocation support assistance

Novated car leasing

Life insurance and income protection

Short and long-term incentives

Referral bonuses

Recognition program

Study assistance

Discounted health insurance

Wellness days

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in the mining industry at both operational and corporate levels.
• Extensive leadership experience with proven ability to lead diverse teams.
• Excellent written and communication skills for presentations to senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and commercial support across the business.
• Lead a high-performing team driving value and operational excellence.
• Champion continuous improvement and represent commercial function at executive level.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial planning

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Finance, Business, or Engineering

MBA or Chartered Accountant

Job description

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company.So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us.

At our Group Office

Working in our Group Office, you have a front row seat to our vision and are a part of the bold, inspired teams who are engineering its success. We're an agile, entrepreneurial company and we value smart people and creative thinking. When you work with us, you'll always have the opportunity to progress from where you started. Based in the Sydney CBD, our people work with teams located across Australia and Canada which makes for interesting work and countless ways to learn and grow.

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, novated car leasing, life insurance and income protection, short term and long-term incentives, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance and wellness days.

This role will work a 5/2 roster from the Sydney office, travel required to our operations and Brisbane office.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

About the Role

In this senior leadership position that reports to the CFO, you will provide strategic guidance and specialist commercial support across the business. As General Manager - Commercial, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our commercial strategy, while ensuring alignment with our broader business objectives.

You will act as the primary finance and commercial business partner to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Technical Officer (CTO), while influencing multi-disciplinary teams and work closely with site and functional teams. Your portfolio spans financial planning (including budget and life-of-mine processes), procurement, insurance, management reporting and analysis, and oversight of metal concentrate sales and marketing activities.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a high-performing team that drives value across the business and unlocks operational excellence.
• Provide strategic commercial advice and insights to support capital allocation and long-term planning.
• Establish governance frameworks, policies, and standards for commercial processes.
• Champion continuous improvement, efficiency, and innovation in systems and practices.
• Represent the commercial function at the executive level, preparing reports and presentations for the Leadership Team and Board.
• Support growth projects, corporate development initiatives, and financial due diligence for acquisitions and disposals.

This is an opportunity to influence critical business decisions, shape commercial practices across the Group, and deliver outcomes that create long-term value for Evolution Mining.

About You

You are a seasoned commercial leader with a strong track record of delivering strategic outcomes in complex, dynamic environments. You thrive on collaboration, influencing at all levels, and translating strategy into actionable results.

You bring:

• A degree in Finance, Business, or Engineering, with additional qualifications such as an MBA or Chartered Accountant highly regarded.
• 10+ years' experience in the mining industry at both operational and corporate levels.
• Extensive leadership experience (10+ years), with proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster a high-performance culture.
• Expertise in financial planning, financial modelling, commercial governance, procurement, and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence technical and operational teams.
• A proactive, results-driven mindset and the ability to navigate change with resilience and clarity.
• Excellent written and communication skills and confidence in presenting to senior executives and boards.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to lead a critical function, drive commercial excellence, and contribute to the success of a leading mining organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

To find out more about us and our Group Office, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/

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