Project Manager

Careermine; Roxby Downs; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Australia is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of underground mining and ground support projects at Olympic Dam, one of the world’s largest and most complex underground mining operations.

This role requires a results-driven leader who prioritises safety, operational excellence, and strong stakeholder engagement to deliver successful project outcomes from mobilisation through to completion.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Project Manager within underground mining.
• Experience managing ground support contracts and/or underground mining projects.
• Knowledge of contract management, project delivery, and underground mining methods.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with experience managing project financial performance.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A commitment to fostering a strong safety culture.
• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading underground mining and ground support projects from planning to execution.
• Driving safety, operational performance, and project success.
• Managing budgets, forecasts, reporting, and commercial outcomes.
• Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Coordinating project resources, schedules, and site operations.
• Leading and developing high performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Identifying risks, opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual, statutory, and company requirements.

Skills

Project management

Underground mining

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Commercial acumen

Driver's licence

Education

Mining Engineering

Engineering degree

Project Management qualification

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager | Olympic Dam | 8/6 Roster | Redpath Australia

Redpath is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of underground mining and ground support projects at Olympic Dam, one of the world’s largest and most complex underground mining operations.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a results driven leader who thrives in challenging environments and is passionate about safety, operational excellence, and delivering successful project outcomes. Joining Redpath means becoming part of a globally recognised underground mining contractor with a reputation built on performance, innovation, and people.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

As Project Manager, you will take ownership of project delivery from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and profitably while maintaining exceptional client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading underground mining and ground support projects from planning to execution
• Driving safety, operational performance, and project success
• Managing budgets, forecasts, reporting, and commercial outcomes
• Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Coordinating project resources, schedules, and site operations
• Leading and developing high performing multidisciplinary teams
• Identifying risks, opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with contractual, statutory, and company requirements

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

You are an experienced mining professional with a proven ability to deliver results in underground operations.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience as a Project Manager within underground mining
• Strong background managing ground support contracts and/or underground mining projects
• Sound knowledge of contract management, project delivery, and underground mining methods
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with experience managing project financial performance
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
• A commitment to fostering a strong safety culture
• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
• Current Australian Driver's Licence

Why Join Redpath?

At Redpath, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our teams and provide opportunities for ambitious professionals to grow their careers while working on some of the industry’s most exciting projects.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary package and attractive employment conditions
• Leadership opportunity at the world class Olympic Dam operation
• Career development and progression within a global mining contractor
• Exposure to large scale underground mining projects
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• A culture built around safety, teamwork, and excellence
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact in a growing business
• Salary Sacrifice options for Superannuation and Novated car leasing
• Discounted health insurance with BUPA
• Employee Assistance Program - 4 free sessions annually for you and your family
• Redzone Reward Program - discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• Service Milestone Bonuses:
  • $3k at 5 years
  • $10k at 10 years
  • $15k at 15 years
  • $20k at 20 years

About Us

In 1962, Jim Redpath's vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath's employees are the heart of the company's success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.