Site Manager

Bis; Remote; CAD 138,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an experienced Site Manager for its operations at Karara, one of Australia's largest magnetite mines. This FIFO role from Perth involves leading site performance and managing a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mining or heavy industry, with proven leadership skills and a commitment to safety and operational excellence. The position offers a chance for substantial career progression in senior business leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience managing site operations in mining or heavy industry.
• Ability to deliver results and maintain safety in a FIFO setup.
• Skill in building partnerships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for operations.
• Drive safety, operational performance, and cost efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop site-based teams.
• Build partnerships with Karara Mining and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver on operational commitments while driving improvement.

Skills

Strong leadership and people management skills

Proven background in mining or heavy industry operations

Track record of delivering results in a FIFO environment

Commitment to safety

Teamwork

Operational excellence

Job description

FIFO from Perth | Permanent Role | 8 / 6 then 4 / 3 roster | Direct report to CEO

Bis is seeking an experienced and leadership-focused Site Manager to take charge of our long-term operations at Karara in Western Australia. This is a standout opportunity to have full accountability for site performance, reporting directly to our CEO, and positioning yourself for the next step in senior business leadership.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer , you will have full responsibility for site leadership, performance, and delivery. You will manage, operational, and maintenance functions across the Tailings Stockpile Facility , which includes overland conveying, rehandling, and stockpiling of waste tailings.

This is a FIFO role from Perth on a rotation of 8 days on, 6 days off, followed by 4 days on, 3 days off . Karara is located 200 km south-east of Geraldton and is one of the most significant magnetite mining and processing operations in the country.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for Bis’ Karara operations
• Drive safety, operational performance, and cost efficiency
• Lead, mentor, and develop a skilled site-based team
• Build strong partnerships with Karara Mining and internal Bis stakeholders
• Deliver on operational commitments while driving continuous improvement

About You

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Proven background in mining or heavy industry operations
• Track record of delivering results in a FIFO environment
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence

About Karara

Karara is the largest magnetite mine in WA’s Mid-West, producing 8 Mtpa of premium 66–68% Fe concentrate with a mine life extending beyond 30 years.

Bis operates the site’s innovative mobile Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) , the first of its kind in Australia. Operating 24 / 7, the system stacks up to 9 Mtpa of dry tailings, delivering a safer, more cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable solution through reduced water use and a smaller footprint.

Our Karara team of around 30 includes fixed and mobile plant operators, HV electricians, and heavy-duty fitters.