Manager, Mine Operations

Newmont Australia; Shire Of Boddington; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmont's Boddington operation in Western Australia is seeking a Manager Mine Operations to lead safe, reliable and productive mining activities. You will translate site priorities into optimized operational plans and drive an inclusive, high-performance culture across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will continue the automation journey and collaborate with processing, technical services and support functions to deliver production against plans, while promoting safety, sustainability and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Considerable experience in open pit mining operations with Systems Leadership and Levels of Work understanding.
• Advanced knowledge of mine operations, planning, production, mining methods, mineral extraction, equipment, and health, safety, environmental and sustainability practices.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams, with the ability to collaborate, influence and resolve conflict with employees, contractors, regulators, community stakeholders and business partners.
• Experience managing operations in an Autonomous Haulage System environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine operations safely and deliver production in line with plans, budgets and sustainability requirements.
• Continue the automation and technology journey at the site.
• Translate priorities into integrated plans with processing, technical services and supporting functions.
• Improve operational performance by applying mining practices and technologies.
• Lead, coach and develop operators, technicians and supervisors while monitoring safety, environment and costs.

Skills

People leadership

Safety management

Operations planning

Team coaching

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Job description

Onsite

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Boddington is a flagship Newmont gold and copper operation in Western Australia, located about 130 kilometres south-east of Perth and 16 kilometres from the rural town of Boddington. As one of Australia's largest gold producers, Boddington is recognised for its leadership in innovation and technology, including becoming the world's first gold mine to implement an Autonomous Haulage System.

As a drive-in, drive-out operation, our people enjoy the benefits of regional living while working with industry-leading technology and a team committed to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement. We take pride in the partnerships we have built with local communities and Traditional Owners, creating shared value through responsible mining and long-term investment in the region.

Your Contribution

As a Manager Mine Operations, you'll build the culture to lead the safe, reliable and productive operation of the mine by translating site priorities into optimised operational plans. You'll help build an inclusive and respectful culture enabling a multi-generational site to continue earning its Social Licence to operate.

As Part Of Our Team You Will

• Lead mine operations safely and deliver production in line with operational plans, schedules, budgets and sustainability requirements.
• Continue the automation and technology journey the site has embarked on.
• Translate site priorities into clear, integrated plans developed in collaboration with processing, technical services and other supporting functions.
• Improve operational performance by applying mining practices, technologies and improvement opportunities that enhance efficiency and delivery.
• Lead, coach and develop operators, technicians and supervisors while monitoring performance across safety, community, environment, production and operating costs.

Prerequisites for Success in This Role

• A bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related field will be preferable.
• Considerable experience in open pit mining operations and understanding around Systems Leadership and Levels of Work.
• Advanced knowledge of mine operations, planning, production, mining methods, mineral extraction, equipment, and health, safety, environmental and sustainability practices.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams, with the ability to collaborate, influence and resolve conflict with employees, contractors, regulators, community stakeholders and business partners.
• Experience managing operations in an Autonomous Haulage System environment highly desirable.

Your Work Environment

• Based at Newmont’s Boddington operation on a 5:2, 4:3 drive-in, drive-out roster.
• Work within an Operations and Mine Technical Services environment focused on maintaining and optimising mining systems and infrastructure.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and risk-aware working environment by leading, coaching and mentoring team members to support safe, productive site outcomes.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont

Hear from our people: Life at Newmont

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