Mine Operations Principal: Lead Open Pit Performance & Safety

Ravenswood Gold Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site roster 4:3

Camp accommodation

Meals provided

Job summary

Ravenswood Gold Pty Ltd seeks a Mine Operations Principal to lead day-to-day open pit mining at our North Queensland site, driving safe, efficient production and cost discipline.

Reporting to the Mine Manager, you will command Mining Superintendents and contractor teams, implement MOS routines and short interval control to meet targets with a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading mining teams and operations.
• Experience implementing structured operating systems and daily routines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own all day-to-day mining operations across the site.
• Coordinate production activities to safely deliver daily, weekly and monthly targets.
• Drive operational discipline through MOS routines and short interval control.
• Monitor production performance, identify variances and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with Mining, Drill & Blast, Planning and Maintenance for maximum efficiency.
• Lead, coach and develop Mining Superintendents and contractor teams.
• Manage contractor performance to align with production, safety and quality expectations.
• Make timely operational decisions to optimise site performance.
• Support the Mine Manager with medium and long-term planning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mining leadership

Open pit mining

Drill & Blast

Contractor management

Operational excellence

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering

Job description

Ravenswood Gold Pty Ltd seeks a Mine Operations Principal to lead day-to-day open pit mining at our North Queensland site, driving safe, efficient production and cost discipline.

Reporting to the Mine Manager, you will command Mining Superintendents and contractor teams, implement MOS routines and short interval control to meet targets with a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.