Senior Business Improvement Specialist

Aurelia Metals; Hillston; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

Share plans

Relocation support

18 weeks paid parental leave

Health perks

Flexible work options

Job summary

Aurelia Metals is seeking a Senior Business Improvement Specialist to drive productivity across the Cobar Region, primarily at Peak Mine, NSW. You’ll lead the development and embedding of the Aurelia Management Operating System (MOS), working with leaders and operations to turn improvements into sustainable results.

Ideal candidates bring mining or heavy industry experience, a track record in structured improvement, and strong coaching and data skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in business improvement within mining, manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Experience with structured improvement, operational excellence or management systems.
• Strong facilitation, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence using data to identify opportunities and measure results.
• Strong communication skills and advanced Microsoft Office capability.
• A collaborative approach and Aurelia Metals Values alignment.

Responsibilities

• Drive productivity improvement across the Cobar Region.
• Develop and embed the Aurelia Management Operating System (MOS).
• Lead and govern business improvement initiatives.
• Use data and structured problem solving to identify opportunities, prioritise initiatives and measure value.
• Coach and develop leaders and teams.
• Build sustainable improvement capability across the business.

Skills

Mining improvement experience

Structured improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven problem solving

Coaching leaders

Microsoft Office

Collaborative culture

Education

Bachelor-level Commerce/Engineering or related

Lean Six Sigma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Aurelia Metals Limited is an ASX-listed, Australian-owned gold and base metals company based in NSW. We operate the Peak and Federation underground mines and are progressing the Great Cobar Project, a high-grade copper development near Peak. We are proud to be a WORK180 endorsed employer, with inclusion, safety, and our Values at the heart of everything we do. With one of the most prospective land positions in the Cobar Basin, we are unlocking value through discovery, development, and growth. The Great Cobar Project, with an eight-year mine plan and strong exploration upside, will drive the next generation of growth at Aurelia and create diverse career pathways for those wanting to be part of a high-performance, forward-thinking culture.

About The Role

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on how Aurelia operates. As a Senior Business Improvement Specialist, you’ll work closely with leaders and operational teams across the Cobar Region, primarily at Peak, with support to Hera/Federation where required. You’ll be part of a team focused on improving the way we work, strengthening operational performance and building capability across the business. With a strong focus on productivity improvement and the deployment and embedding of the Aurelia Management Operating System (MOS), this role will suit someone who enjoys working with people, solving complex operational problems and turning improvement opportunities into sustainable results.

• Roster: 8/6, 12 hours per day (Dayshift only)
• Location: Peak Mine, Cobar NSW

Travel options

• Residents enjoy a balanced roster and the opportunity to settle into the family-friendly township of Cobar. Relocation support is available, along with a residential allowance
• DIDO if you live within an 800km radius of the Mine site which includes a travel allowance
• FIFO from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne

Key Responsibilities

• Drive productivity improvement across the Cobar Region.
• Develop and embed the Aurelia Management Operating System (MOS).
• Lead and govern business improvement initiatives.
• Use data and structured problem solving to identify opportunities, prioritise initiatives and measure value.
• Coach and develop leaders and teams.
• Build sustainable improvement capability across the business.

Qualifications And Experience

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Experience in business improvement within mining, manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Experience with structured improvement, operational excellence or management systems.
• Strong facilitation, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence using data to identify opportunities and measure results.
• Strong communication skills and advanced Microsoft Office capability.
• A collaborative approach and behaviours aligned with Aurelia Metals Values.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma or similar Business Improvement certification.

MAKE AN IMPACT, GET RECOGNISED – BE AN AURELIAN

At Aurelia Metals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We reward hard work, support growth, prioritise wellbeing, and foster a culture where everyone belongs, because when you thrive, we thrive.

What We Offer

• Reward & Recognition: Competitive pay, incentives, share plans and recognition programs
• Lifestyle Balance: Family-friendly rosters, 18 weeks paid parental leave, health perks, counselling and flexible work options
• Purpose & Community: Values-driven culture, WORK180 Employer of Choice, relocation support and local benefits
• Development & Progression: Training and development, apprenticeships, graduate programs and clear career pathways

Our recruitment process

We are committed to a fair, accessible, and transparent process, using structured interviews and work-ready checks. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know during initial screen.

What To Expect

• Application review – We assess applications as they are received.
• Pre-recorded video interview – For some roles, candidates may be asked to submit a pre-recorded video interview.
• Initial screen – A short call with our HR team.
• Structured interview – An interview with a technical leader and HR representative.
• Work-ready checks – May include police clearance, pre-employment medical, references and/or skills testing.
• Offer – A formal offer is made to the successful candidate.

We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.