Mining Manager - Underground & Open Pit

Evolution Mining LTD.; Parkes; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Salary packaging

Life insurance

Health insurance

Incentives

Employee share scheme

Parental leave

Recognition program

Study assistance

Flexible work options

Attractive rosters

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking a Mining Manager to lead Northparkes mining operations in New South Wales. You’ll provide strategic direction across underground block cave, sub-level cave and open pit assets, and guide the next phase of growth for the E22 Block Cave Project while aligning with company priorities.

This role manages a ~200‑person team on a 5:2/4:3 roster, emphasizes safety and continuous improvement, and requires strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership within underground and/or open pit metalliferous mining operations.
• Strong understanding of block cave, sub-level cave and/or open pit mining methods.
• Current Mining Engineering Manager (MEM) certification, or eligible for mutual recognition.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and deliver safe, efficient outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and productive underground and open pit mining operations.
• Drive operational performance, productivity and cost optimisation.
• Provide leadership, coaching and accountability to a high performing team of mining leaders.
• Ensure statutory compliance and fulfil the responsibilities of the MEM.
• Influence the successful delivery of future growth opportunities.
• Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Mining operations

Underground mining

Open pit mining

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Education

Mining Engineering Manager MEM certification

Job description

We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We’re transforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you’ll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.

What’s the opportunity?

Few leadership roles offer the opportunity to influence an entire mining operation across underground block cave, sub-level cave and open pit mining. This is one of them.

As our Mining Manager, you'll lead Northparkes mining operations, providing strategic direction, operational leadership and statutory oversight across a significant and diverse mining portfolio. You'll play a critical role in shaping operational performance today while helping drive the future of the E22 Block Cave Project and the next phase of growth at Northparkes.

Working a family friendly 5:2/4:3 roster with 9 hour days, you'll combine lifestyle balance with the opportunity to lead approximately 200 employees and influence one of Australia's most technically advanced mining operations.

Reporting to the Manager Operations, you'll:

• Lead safe and productive underground and open pit mining operations.
• Drive operational performance, productivity and cost optimisation across the mining function.
• Provide leadership, coaching and accountability to a high performing team of mining leaders.
• Ensure statutory compliance and fulfil the responsibilities of the Mining Engineering Manager (MEM).
• Influence the successful delivery of future growth opportunities.
• Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence.

Why Northparkes Operations?

Big things are happening at Northparkes. With our E22 Underground Project underway, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth that will underpin an extended mine life underground. This is your opportunity to be part of a career defining project, build new capabilities and contribute to one of Australia’s most exciting block cave development projects. At Northparkes, you don’t have to choose between a great career and a great lifestyle; you’ll get both. With flexible work options, opportunities to grow and a team that cares, this is where your bright future starts.

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here’s how we back that up:

• Relocation support
• Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• Life insurance and income protection
• Health insurance
• Short and long-term incentives
• Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company’s success
• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Attractive rosters
• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone

Does this sound like you?

• Demonstrated leadership experience within underground and/or open pit metalliferous mining operations.
• Strong understanding of block cave, sub-level cave and/or open pit mining methods.
• Current Mining Engineering Manager (MEM) certification, or the ability to obtain certification through mutual recognition
• Proven ability to lead large teams and deliver operational outcomes safely and efficiently.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and collaboration skills.
• A commitment to safety leadership, accountability and continuous improvement.

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.

Find out more about us at our Careers site.