Job Description

Mine Manager/General Manager of Operations

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Why Are We Advertising Again?

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If you keep an eye on the market, you might recall seeing this role advertised just over a year ago. That campaign was so successful that we ended up hiring two exceptional leaders—and both are still within our business today.

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Due to continued strategic growth and expanded operations across our portfolio, we are once again searching for a high-calibre leader to join our executive operational team on Christmas Island.

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Work in resources, sleep at home every night

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Forget traditional fly-in, fly-out rosters and long weeks away from your loved ones. Based full-time on one of Australia's most spectacular tropical islands, this residential executive role offers an enviable balance: lead a high-stakes resource operation by day and go home every single evening. Whether your idea of unwinding is world-class ocean fishing, diving, or exploring rainforest trails, Christmas Island offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in the world. However to protect its natural beauty Christmas Island does not allow pets to relocate with you.

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What's in it for you?

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We recognise that relocating to a remote setting requires a compelling reward package. We offer a highly competitive total remuneration structure including:

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Above-industry base salary matching executive-level experience

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Cost of living allowance: $9,000 per annum

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Airfare allowance for annual leave/travel off island

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Fully furnished accommodation provided

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Company vehicle provided

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Comprehensive relocation package: 1+ shipping container allocation (and since your housing is fully furnished, you can use that space to bring your boat, fishing gear, bikes, and recreational toys!)

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Scope & operational reality

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Reporting directly to the COO, you will hold a genuine seat at the strategy table,



contributing directly to Board meetings and guiding operational policy.

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Your mandate spans a diverse portfolio: mining, processing, heavy infrastructure, and will also work closely with marine services, fuel distribution, port logistics, and regional business development.

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Key operational responsibilities:

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Safely drive performance - Deliver planned production tonnages safely and efficiently, honouring our commitments to the Board and customers.

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Modernisation & improvement - Lead continuous improvement, digital transformation, operational efficiency, and emerging AI-driven projects.

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Complex stakeholder management - Act as the key on-island representative working alongside diverse partners—including government, infrastructure departments, union representatives, marine pilots, stevedores, and freight contractors.

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Culture & community - Serve as the custodian of our workplace culture and local community relations, engaging thoughtfully within a vibrant, multicultural island environment.

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We need a seasoned campaigner who thrives on autonomy, practical execution, and authentic leadership. Someone who doesn't need a step-by-step playbook to succeed; you will need to build the pathway and get things done.

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We need someone who is

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Pragmatic - an authentic communicator who values good, honest conversations over corporate posturing.

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Cool under pressure - possessing the maturity and composure required for remote operations. Aging infrastructure or isolated incidents don't make you panic, you stay calm, collected, and focused on solutions.

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Stakeholder savvy - You respect diverse cultures and work comfortably with everyone from operators to government officials and Board directors.

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Qualified - Solid senior operational leadership experience in mining, heavy industry, or multi-modal supply chain logistics and you hold—or are willing to quickly acquire—Site Senior Executive (SSE) / SSC modules and legal qualifications.

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Ready to lead the next chapter?

📌 Mine Manager/General Manager of Operations (Port Hedland)
🏢 Phosphate Resources Ltd trading as Christmas Island Phosphates
📍 Port Hedland