Competitive Salary & Discretionary Bonuses
Westgold Resources is an innovative and progressive West Australian gold producer located in the Murchison and Southern Goldfields regions of WA.
We are looking for people with passion and drive who want to advance their careers. With new mines, new equipment and a new energy across our business, there's never been a better time to join Westgold.
About the opportunity Due to our recent merger and increased operational opportunities, we are looking for an experienced Mining Manager to join our team at our Meekatharra Operations. As a critical part of our site operations team, the Mining Manager is responsible for managing all facets of our mining activities at our Bluebird - South Junction Underground including technical and operational. Working with all technical departments and our in-house mining team, they will need to provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to ensure production, cost, and safety targets are met by the mining teams.
Bluebird is at the beginning of an exciting ramp-up phase as the mine transitions to a transverse open stoping method at the newly developed South Junction mining area. On the back of large resource and reserve increases in 2024, this opportunity will see the right candidate be able to make their mark on the fastest growing mine in Westgold's portfolio. With several exciting engineering expansion projects already in progress, there is a lot to like.
The role includes Demonstrate visible health and safety leadership, actively promoting safety whilst identifying and managing risks - develop strategies to mitigate potential issues. Encourage a good incident reporting culture, enforcing the importance and ensuring reporting requirements are met. Review and implement policies, procedures, and systems to enhance operational efficiency and productivity. Ensure the delivery of the budget for both physicals and costs are met by the mining teams. Continuously evaluate and improve operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maximise productivity. Maintain a sound knowledge of all operational activities and costs whilst actively looking for cost reductions or improvement opportunities. Mentor, train and develop senior members of the Technical Services team. Review and prepare operating plans, budgets, and capital expenditure proposals. Provide regular reports and updates for senior management and executives on the status of mining operations. Develop and manage cost models and KPIs for mining teams. What do I need? WA First Class Mine Managers Ticket. Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering. 10+ years in a mining leadership role. Competent in Mining Software (Deswik / Surpac). Proficient user of Microsoft Suite. Ability to plan and schedule safety parallel to mining physicals. Proven budgeting and cost control experience. Strong communication, organisational and time management skills. The Westgold Offer: A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer. Performance-based bonus. Site allowance (if applicable). Group salary continuous insurance. A health and wellness allowance. Health insurance discount. A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption. Referral Bonus - bring your mates along! 5 years' pro rata long service leave. Salary sacrifice options. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that include financial advice. Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.
We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations, we encourage you to apply.
Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety, and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours, and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you, then apply now! Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver's licence (or be able to obtain).
Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams lead to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves, and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email
Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.
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