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 productive 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 environment.
• 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. •

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