Overview

The General Manager Underground Mining will provide strategic and operational leadership for current underground operations, as well as future development and expansion projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee underground mining operations to deliver safe and efficient outcomes which are aligned with targets.
- Foster a positive and productive relationship with the underground mining contractor to ensure that contractual outcomes and operational objectives are achieved.
- Manage underground growth and infrastructure projects (development and expansion) through all stages (feasibility, commissioning and steady state).
- Manage underground CAPEX and OPEX budgets, driving continuous cost-optimisation strategies and maximizing asset lifecycle value.
- Manage regulatory compliance, application and licensing of the current underground operations and development / expansion projects.
- Mentor the underground leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, operational excellence, safety and succession planning.
- Highly developed communication skills with a proven ability to engage effectively from executive to the field.
- Experience and confidence to contribute to executive leadership discussions, business planning and organisational strategy.





Qualifications and experience

- Tertiary qualifications Engineering (Mining) and WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (or equivalent) supported by extensive underground mining experience.
- An employment history and leadership experience which encompasses operational, technical and strategic roles.
- Extensive senior leadership experience within underground mining operations, ideally across multiple sites or project areas with exposure to both contract mining and owner-operator setting.
- Experience in both steady state operations and underground projects, including expansion projects to support long-term planning, resource optimisation and strategic growth initiatives.
- Previous international / offshore underground mining operational experience.
- A proven track record of delivering strong operational outcomes while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
- Feasibility and study experience.
- Proven contractor management, including contractual performance monitoring and compliance capability.
- Demonstrated ability to work in dynamic and challenging environments.

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📌 General Manager Underground Mining (Perth)
🏢 West African Resources
📍 Perth