Mining Manager

Optimum Consulting; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Long-term career path

Job summary

Optimum Consulting seeks an experienced Mining Manager to lead on-site mining operations in Australia, reporting to the Site-Based Leader. You will be accountable for production, cost control and people, delivering the mine plan while building high-performing teams.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong production background, ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, and a data-driven approach to decision making.

Qualifications

• Strong production background in mining and a track record of hitting targets.
• Leadership experience at superintendent level or above.
• Sound knowledge of mine planning, scheduling and cost management.
• Data-driven approach to decisions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence people at all levels.
• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mining function to deliver safe, consistent production against plan and budget
• Drive productivity and equipment performance through strong short interval control and continuous improvement
• Lead, coach and develop superintendents, supervisors and operational teams
• Work closely with technical services, maintenance and the CHPP to improve performance across the whole operation
• Ensure compliance with the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 and the site’s safety and health management system
• Manage budgets, forecasting and cost control for the mining operation
• Build a positive, accountable and safety-focused culture

Skills

Leadership

Mine planning

Cost management

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Job description

Optimum Consulting is working with a well-established coal producer to appoint an experienced Mining Manager. You’ll report to the Site-Based Leader and be accountable for all mining activities on site including production, cost control and people. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who enjoys delivering the mine plan and building high‑performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mining function to deliver safe, consistent production against plan and budget
• Drive productivity and equipment performance through strong short interval control and continuous improvement
• Lead, coach and develop superintendents, supervisors and operational teams
• Work closely with technical services, maintenance and the CHPP to improve performance across the whole operation
• Ensure compliance with the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 and the site’s safety and health management system
• Manage budgets, forecasting and cost control for the mining operation
• Build a positive, accountable and safety-focused culture

About You

• Strong production background in mining, with a proven record of hitting targets
• Leadership experience at superintendent level or above, managing large multidisciplinary teams
• Sound knowledge of mine planning, scheduling and cost management
• Strong commercial sense and a data-driven approach to decisions
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence people at all levels
• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering is desirable

What’s on Offer

• Attractive salary package including vehicle
• A senior role with real influence over how the operation performs
• The chance to work with a respected producer in one of Australia’s premier mining regions
• A supportive leadership team and a long-term career path