Job Title: General Manager – Mine Development & Construction

Location: Australia (Perth Office & Site-Based / Travel Required)

Industry: Mining (Gold)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

Our client is an international mining company focused on developing gold assets in Australia. They are seeking a highly experienced General Manager to lead the end-to-end development and construction of mining operations, from early-stage planning through to production readiness.

This role is best suited to a hands-on “builder” profile, with strong experience in mine construction, plant development, and project execution, rather than purely operating existing mines. The successful candidate will also play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Mine Development & Construction

- Lead the development and construction of underground and open-pit mining operations

- Oversee plant construction, infrastructure development, and commissioning activities

- Drive project delivery from feasibility through to production

- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required standards

Engineering & Technical Oversight

- Provide hands-on leadership across mine design, planning, and execution

- Review technical studies, mine plans, and development strategies

- Ensure alignment between mining operations and processing facilities

Project Management & Execution

- Establish and manage project timelines, budgets, and KPIs

- Implement solid project controls, reporting systems, and governance frameworks

- Manage contractors, engineering firms, and project teams

- Identify and mitigate project risks

Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Management





- Ensure compliance with local mining, environmental, and safety regulations

- Engage with government authorities and regulatory bodies

- Support permitting processes and maintain approvals

- Build relationships with local stakeholders and partners

Leadership & Team Management

- Build and lead multidisciplinary project and operational teams

- Foster a high-performance, accountable, and safety-driven culture

- Develop internal capabilities to support transition into operations

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

- Promote and enforce strong HSE standards across all project activities

- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations

- Conduct regular reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives

Financial & Commercial Management

- Develop and manage capital and operating budgets

- Monitor project costs and ensure financial discipline

- Support efficient and commercially viable project delivery

Requirements:

- Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in mining, with strong focus on mine development and construction

- Proven experience in building underground and/or open-pit mines

- Background with engineering, EPC, or EPCM firms is highly preferred

- Strong project management experience delivering mine + plant construction projects

- Solid understanding of regulatory compliance and permitting processes

- Demonstrated leadership experience in complex, site-based environments

- Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline

What’s on Offer:

- Leadership role in a major mine development project

- Opportunity to build and deliver mining operations from the ground up

- Work with an international mining company on Australian assets

- Competitive executive-level compensation package

📌 General Manager - Mine Development & Construction (Perth)
🏢 Important Business
📍 Perth