Job Description
Operations Manager - Mineral Processing Facility
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We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the safe, efficient and compliant operation of a mineral processing facility, from ROM feed through crushing, grinding, gravity separation and flotation to cassiterite concentrate production, tailings management and dispatch.
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Reporting to the Project Manager and Site Senior Executive (SSE), you will have overall accountability for processing production, budget, costs, people, asset performance, safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead processing operations to achieve throughput, recovery, concentrate grade, cost and production targets.
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Drive plant optimisation, metallurgical performance, maintenance, reliability and asset integrity.
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Ensure compliance with Queensland mining safety and health legislation, the site's SHMS and Environmental Authority requirements.
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Oversee tailings, water management and environmental performance, including engagement with the Engineer of Record.
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Own the processing budget, forecasting, expenditure and commercial performance.
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Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across operations, technical and trades functions.
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Partner with mining, geology, maintenance and technical teams to optimise ore feed, plant performance and recovery.
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Champion a strong safety culture, continuous improvement and constructive stakeholder relationships.
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About You
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You will be an experienced Operations Manager with a strong background in mineral processing and mining operations.
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8–10+ years' mineral processing experience,



including 3–5 years in a superintendent or management role.
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A tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
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Proven experience managing production, budgets, costs and multidisciplinary teams in a mining environment.
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Strong knowledge of crushing, grinding, gravity separation, flotation and dewatering.
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Experience with tin, tantalum, tungsten or cassiterite processing highly desirable.
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Experience with Queensland mining safety legislation, SHMS, tailings governance and environmental compliance.
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Standard 11, or ability to obtain, and a current Queensland driver's licence.
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Eligibility for relevant statutory competencies such as S1, S2, S3 and G2 is highly desirable.
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The Chance
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This is a key site leadership role offering the opportunity to shape processing performance, develop a high-performing team and influence the future of the operation.
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If you're a hands‐on, commercially minded processing leader who puts safety, people and operational excellence first, we'd like to hear from you.
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About GR Production Services
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GR Production Services (GRPS) is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, projects and advisory services to the energy and resources industries. With almost 30 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for safe, innovative and reliable service delivery.
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GRPS is a division of GR Engineering Services (ASX: GNG).
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GR Production Services is committed to workplace diversity and strongly encourages female and Indigenous candidates to apply.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

📌 Operations Manager - Mineral Processing Facility (Cairns)
🏢 GR Production Services
📍 Cairns