Job Description
Maritana Minerals (ASX: MRT) is an emerging mid-tier gold producer with high-quality projects in the heart of the WA Goldfields.
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We're moving into production and are seeking a experienced Underground Manager to take the reins and lead the safe, productive and efficient establishment of our underground operations.
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Maritana have a pipeline of underground operations over the next five years. This role will be responsible for the full life cycle of multiple small underground operations.
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The Role
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This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast paced environment for a Manager looking to build both an operation and be a crucial part of establishing a high performing team.
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You will:
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Lead the underground operation and hold the Underground Manager (Non-Coal) statutory appointment.
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Own safety, development, production, costs and contractor performance.
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Turn mine plans into tonnes — safely, consistently with open communication when operational activities have to deviate from the plan.
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Lead mining contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
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Manage budgets, forecasts, costs and operational performance.
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Work closely with Technical Services, environment, Geology, Maintenance and the broader site team.
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Build the systems, standards and culture needed to get the operation into sustainable production.
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Comply with WA legislation and site standards
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About You
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You'll need:
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Mining Engineering or relevant tertiary qualifications.
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First Class Mine Manager's Certificate (Non-Coal)



and eligibility for the WA statutory Underground Manager appointment.
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Significant underground hard-rock experience.
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Proven senior operational leadership experience.
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Strong development, production and contractor management experience.
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A solid understanding of WA mining legislation and critical risk management.
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Experience managing budgets, costs and production performance.
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The ability to lead people, make decisions and stay calm and communicate well both up and down the organisation.
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Ability to pass a site medical and obtain an E18 Police Clearance.
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Why Maritana?
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We believe in our values. They represent what's really important to us as team.
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Own our part
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Better together
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Responsible as a company
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Because you'll have the chance to build and lead multiple small underground operations rather than inherit someone else's.
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You'll have:
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A genuine opportunity to shape a new underground operation.
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Autonomy to get on with the job.
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A capable leadership team around you.
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A growing Goldfields operation with plenty of runway.
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Competitive remuneration, including STI and LTI.
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The satisfaction of seeing underground mines through the complete mining cycle
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Location & Roster
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Kalgoorlie residential or FIFO Perth on an 8/6 roster.
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Work Rights
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Full Australian working rights required. Preference will be given to candidates already based in Perth or the Goldfields.

📌 Underground Manager (Western Australia)
🏢 Maritana Minerals
📍 Western Australia