About DraslovkaDraslovka is a global chemistry company with more than a century of experience in CN-based technologies, operating across six continents.
Through Encore Minerals, Draslovka is developing the Windarra Tailings Project near Laverton, Western Australia, reprocessing gold and potentially nickel tailings using its proprietary Glycine Leaching Technology, GlyCatTM and GlyLeachTM.
The RoleWe are seeking a General Manager – Operations to lead the Windarra Tailings Project through its transition from construction and commissioning into safe, sustainable and profitable commercial operations.
Reporting to the Managing Director, this role holds full accountability for the project's profit and loss performance and will establish the leadership team, operating systems and culture that underpin its long-term success.
Based in Perth, with regular site travel once operations commence.
What You'll DoLead operational readiness activities and drive the transition from project delivery to owner-managed productionChampion a zero-harm safety culture and ensure compliance with Western Australian mining health and safety legislationProvide operational leadership through commissioning and ramp-up, delivering throughput, recovery and reliability targetsOversee tailings reclamation and processing using Draslovka's Glycine Leaching Technology,



maximising recovery and valueEstablish a best-practice asset management framework and maintenance strategy to achieve target reliability and availabilityBuild strong, transparent relationships with regulators, communities, Traditional Owners and industry stakeholdersDevelop and manage annual operating and capital budgets, delivering performance within approved cost targets
What You'll BringTertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering or a related disciplineMinimum 15 years' experience in mining or mineral processing, including senior leadership at General Manager or equivalent levelProven experience establishing operational systems and teams for recent operations, including commissioning, start-up and ramp-upStrong working knowledge of Western Australian mining safety and environmental legislationExperience leading greenfield mining or processing projects into production; gold processing or tailings retreatment experience highly valuedWA statutory/registered mine manager competencies, CPEng registration or AusIMM membership desirable
Why DraslovkaLead a flagship tailings reprocessing project applying innovative glycine leaching technologyPlay a defining role in establishing the operation's culture, systems and team from the ground upBe part of Draslovka's global growth as it expands its mining process solutions businessJoin a company genuinely committed to safety, sustainability and stakeholder partnership

📌 General Manager Operations (Perth)
🏢 Draslovka
📍 Perth