Senior Operations Lead: DFS-to-Construction (Mining)

Graphinex; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Graphinex, an Australian graphite and battery anode materials company, seeks an Operations Manager to lead the DFS through FEED and into construction. The role covers field programs, approvals, and site operations at Townsville with visits to Esmeralda and Brisbane as required.

The successful candidate will drive safety culture, manage engineering contractors and ensure project readiness and regulatory compliance for a greenfield mining project in North Queensland.

Qualifications

• Leadership and ability to manage cross-functional teams across DFS, FEED and construction phases.
• Strong safety leadership and knowledge of Queensland mining/workplace health and safety legislation.
• Experience planning and delivering field programs including drilling, geotechnical and hydrogeological works.
• Proven track record coordinating engineering contractors, study consultants and owner's teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DFS to FEED to construction transition for the Esmeralda project and Townsville TBADF site.
• Oversee approvals, permitting and community engagement to support project delivery.
• Manage field programs, drilling, geotechnical sampling and site logistics for remote North Queensland operations.
• Ensure safety, budgeting, schedule adherence and stakeholder communication.

Job description

Graphinex, an Australian graphite and battery anode materials company, seeks an Operations Manager to lead the DFS through FEED and into construction. The role covers field programs, approvals, and site operations at Townsville with visits to Esmeralda and Brisbane as required.

The successful candidate will drive safety culture, manage engineering contractors and ensure project readiness and regulatory compliance for a greenfield mining project in North Queensland.