Job Description
Mining Operational Excellence / Transformation Consultant
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CVC Optimisation ConsultantAbout the Role
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Our client is looking for an experienced Operational Excellence / Transformation Consultant to support the implementation of an approved optimisation plan at coal mine.
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The focus of the role is to work closely with mine leadership, supervisors and frontline teams to improve planning, readiness, operational performance and continuous improvement.
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This is a hands‐on role that will require significant time in the field, working with operational teams to embed better processes and ways of working.
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Key Focus Areas
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The consultant will support improvement across five key areas:
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Rate to Standard – improving operational performance and productivity.
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Panel & Sequence Readiness – ensuring work is properly planned and ready to execute.
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Equipment Readiness – improving equipment availability and reliability.
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Workforce Readiness – ensuring the right people, skills and resources are available.
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Infrastructure Readiness – ensuring critical infrastructure and supporting activities are ready.
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Key Responsibilities
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Turn the existing optimisation plan into a practical implementation plan with clear actions, owners and timelines.
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Establish and improve planning and operational routines across the mine.
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Work with leaders and frontline teams to improve daily execution and performance.
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Identify operational issues and help teams address the root causes.
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Develop simple KPIs, dashboards and visual performance measures.
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Establish clear readiness standards and operating procedures.
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Coach leaders and supervisors in continuous improvement and problem solving.
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Improve coordination between Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Workforce teams.
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Track improvements, benefits and operational performance.
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Ensure improvements are measurable and sustainable.
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Transfer knowledge and capability to the CVC team so the improvements can continue after the consultant leaves.
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Key Deliverables
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90-day and 12-month implementation roadmap
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Operational planning and performance routines
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Readiness and execution standards
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R1–R5 improvement plans
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KPI and leading‐indicator framework
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Problem‐solving and continuous improvement processes
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Leadership coaching and frontline engagement
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Benefits and performance tracking
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Documentation and capability transfer
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What We're Looking For
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Underground mining or a similarly complex operational environment
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Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement
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Transformation and operational improvement programs
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Frontline planning and execution
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Asset and equipment readiness
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Workforce planning and readiness
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Structured problem solving / root‐cause analysis
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Coaching operational leaders and frontline teams
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Implementing operating systems and performance routines
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Measuring and tracking business benefits
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Key Personal Attributes
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Is hands‐on and comfortable working in the field
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Can work with frontline teams and senior leaders
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Can turn strategy into practical actions
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Uses data to identify problems and measure improvement
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Has strong stakeholder and communication skills
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Coaches and enables teams rather than taking over their responsibilities
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Can simplify complex problems and develop practical solutions
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Focuses on building internal capability rather than creating consultant dependency
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Engagement
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Initial duration: Approximately 9 months
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First 8–12 weeks: Strong focus on mobilisation, planning and implementation
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Remaining engagement: Embedding the operating model, coaching, problem solving and capability transfer
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Consultant involvement is expected to reduce as the mining/client's team takes ownership.
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What Success Looks Like
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Better planning and operational readiness
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More consistent execution across crews and shifts
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Transparent ownership of operational issues
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Reduced repeat losses and disruptions
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Improved productivity and operating performance
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Better coordination between operational and support teams
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Leaders and frontline teams capable of sustaining the improvements independently
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In Simple Terms: The role is about taking an existing mine optimisation plan and making it work in practice — improving planning, equipment and workforce readiness, operational discipline and performance, while building the capability within the mining team to sustain the improvements.

📌 Mining Operational Excellence / Transformation Consultantnew (New South Wales)
🏢 Bluefin Resources
📍 New South Wales