Open Pit Mine Manager

Mineset Recruitment; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive remuneration package

Relocation package

9‑day fortnight roster

Company vehicle

Rental subsidy and salary sacrifice

Job summary

MineSet Recruitment is partnering with an established mining operation to recruit an Open Pit Mine Manager who will lead the site during a growth phase. The role focuses on safe, efficient and compliant operation, balancing day-to-day demands with longer-term priorities.

You will report to the COO, coordinate site activities, manage resources and foster strong stakeholder relationships while driving continuous improvement and workforce development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading open pit mining operations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of drill and blast, load and haul, mine planning and contractor mining activities.
• Experience managing operational budgets, forecasts and performance targets.
• Sound knowledge of mining legislation, statutory obligations and compliance requirements.
• Track record of developing people and fostering accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to site-based teams and contractors.
• Manage mining activities to achieve production and cost objectives.
• Support mine planning and operational execution.
• Monitor performance and implement improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective contractor management and accountability.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and resource planning.
• Coach and mentor workforce to build capability.
• Maintain productive stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

People development

Safety culture

Operational planning

Education

Mining Engineering degree

NSW Quarry Manager Practising Certificate

Job description

About us

MineSet Recruitment is a specialist mining recruitment business supporting underground mining operations across Australia.

We are partnering with an established mining operation to recruit an Open Pit Mine Manager to lead the site during an exciting phase of growth and development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the mine while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence and workforce development.

About the Role

As the Open Pit Mine Manager, you will provide leadership across all aspects of the mining operation, ensuring activities are executed safely, efficiently and in line with business objectives.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with operational and technical teams, you will be responsible for coordinating site activities, managing resources, supporting operational planning and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.

The role requires a hands-on leader capable of balancing day-to-day operational demands with longer-term business priorities.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Providing leadership and direction to site-based teams and contractors
• Managing mining activities to achieve production and cost objectives
• Supporting mine planning and operational execution
• Monitoring operational performance and implementing improvement initiatives
• Ensuring effective contractor management and accountability
• Contributing to budgeting, forecasting and resource planning activities
• Building capability within the workforce through coaching and mentoring
• Maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About You

You will be an experienced mining professional with a strong operational background and a demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver safe, productive outcomes within an open pit environment.

Applications are encouraged from current Mine Managers as well as experienced Quarry Managers, Alternate Quarry Managers, Mining Superintendents and Production Managers who can demonstrate the technical capability, leadership experience and statutory capacity required to lead a mining operation.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

• A degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• NSW Quarry Manager Practising Certificate or recognised interstate equivalent.
• Experience leading open pit mining operations and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of drill and blast, load and haul, mine planning and contractor mining activities.
• Experience managing operational budgets, forecasts and performance targets.
• Sound knowledge of mining legislation, statutory obligations and compliance requirements.
• A track record of developing people, strengthening workforce capability and fostering accountability.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across operational, technical and leadership groups.
• A practical leadership style and a strong commitment to safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

What's on offer

• Statutory leadership opportunity with full responsibility for safe and successful operation of the mine.
• Opportunity to establish operating disciplines and performance standards.
• Exposure to future mine development activities and long term strategic planning.
• Attractive executive remuneration package including STI and LTI.
• Comprehensive relocation package for you and your family.
• 9-day working fortnight with a 5:2/4:3 roster.
• Company vehicle.
• Ongoing rental subsidy and salary sacrifice options.
• Company provided accommodation during the initial transition period.
• Long-term career development opportunities.

All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.