General Manager Mine Development & Construction

Job Title: General Manager Mine Development & Construction
Location: Australia (Perth Office & Site-Based / Travel Required)
Industry: Mining (Gold)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

Our client is an international mining company focused on developing gold assets in Australia. They are seeking a highly experienced General Manager to lead the end-to-end development and construction of mining operations from early-stage planning through to production readiness.

This role is best suited to a hands-on builder profile with strong experience in mine construction plant development and project execution rather than purely operating existing mines. The successful candidate will also play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Mine Development & Construction

• Lead the development and construction of underground and open-pit mining operations
• Oversee plant construction infrastructure development and commissioning activities
• Drive project delivery from feasibility through to production
• Ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and to required standards

Engineering & Technical Oversight

• Provide hands-on leadership across mine design planning and execution
• Review technical studies mine plans and development strategies
• Ensure alignment between mining operations and processing facilities

Project Management & Execution

• Establish and manage project timelines budgets and KPIs
• Implement strong project controls reporting systems and governance frameworks
• Manage contractors engineering firms and project teams
• Identify and mitigate project risks

Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure compliance with local mining environmental and safety regulations
• Engage with government authorities and regulatory bodies
• Support permitting processes and maintain approvals
• Build relationships with local stakeholders and partners

Leadership & Team Management

• Build and lead multidisciplinary project and operational teams
• Foster a high-performance accountable and safety-driven culture
• Develop internal capabilities to support transition into operations

Health Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Promote and enforce strong HSE standards across all project activities
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations
• Conduct regular reviews audits and continuous improvement initiatives

Financial & Commercial Management

• Develop and manage capital and operating budgets
• Monitor project costs and ensure financial discipline
• Support efficient and commercially viable project delivery

Requirements:

• Minimum 1015 years experience in mining with strong focus on mine development and construction
• Proven experience in building underground and/or open-pit mines
• Background with engineering EPC or EPCM firms is highly preferred
• Strong project management experience delivering mine plant construction projects
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance and permitting processes
• Demonstrated leadership experience in complex site-based environments
• Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline

Whats on Offer:

• Leadership role in a major mine development project
• Opportunity to build and deliver mining operations from the ground up
• Work with an international mining company on Australian assets
• Competitive executive-level compensation package