Mining Manager

Lead two open cut mine sites in a pivotal operational leadership role

Backed by a supportive, experienced senior leadership team

Fast track your career with a global miner that invests in your growth

We are currently seeking a Mining Manager at our Coppabella Moorvale Joint Venture (CMJV) – Coppabella Mine. Our CMJV mine complex consists of two open-cut mine operations located approximately 140 kilometres southwest of Mackay that produce premium low-volatile pulverized coal (LV-PCI) for export markets.

About the role :

Peabody are currently seeking a Mining Manager to join our open-cut mine based at Coppabella Moorvale Mine Complex (CMJV).

In this high-profile role, you will work closely with the Operations Manager to lead the Mining operations team across two open cut mine sites in achieving established business and production targets in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.

Key Responsibilities :

• Champion a proactive safety culture by ensuring compliance with the site's Safety and Health Management Plan, leading safety initiatives, and fostering open communication across all teams.
• Lead the development, execution, and tracking of the annual Mining Business Plan, driving continuous improvement and embedding best practice operational standards.
• Provide strategic oversight of open cut operations, including short, medium, and long-term mine planning, with a focus on optimisation, cost efficiency, and sustainable production outcomes.
• Oversee the integration and scheduling of people and equipment to align with mine planning objectives, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of operational targets.
• Identify operational risks and cost variances early, escalate critical issues with solutions, and implement strategies to meet or exceed physical and financial performance targets.
• Manage departmental budgets, ensuring alignment with unit cost objectives and effective utilisation of site assets to meet production and maintenance goals.
• Lead contractor performance within the Mining department, ensuring accountability, safety, and alignment with operational objectives.

The lifestyle :

This position is offered on a 9-day fortnight roster (Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday) and supports a DIDO or FIFO lifestyle. For those seeking a more permanent base, the company is also open to providing relocation support to the Moranbah or Mackay region.

About you :

You are an operationally focused leader with a strong background in open cut coal mining, known for delivering results through high performing teams and driving continuous improvement on site. With a wealth of experience in open cut coal mining operations, you have developed a reputation for being hands-on, technically competent, and commercially astute.

You bring a blend of operational and technical services experience, allowing you to understand the full mining value chain and make confident, data-informed decisions. You have a sharp eye for cost control, scheduling, and execution but just as importantly, you know how to lead people and build a positive, safety-first culture.

You are ambitious and ready to take on a broader leadership role, this is more than a job for you, it's a step toward progressing into a Senior Manager role in the future with a global business like Peabody.

Key attributes we are looking for :

• Proven leadership in open cut operations, ideally with experience in production and sound understanding of technical services.
• Strong commercial acumen with skills in cost management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Confident communicator with experience engaging senior leadership, regulators, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in integrated management systems and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with mining engineering packages will be advantageous.
• Sound understanding of coal mining legislation and risk management principles.
• Ability to obtain or work towards a Surface Mine Managers qualification in line with the upcoming competencies and statutory qualification requirements
• Qualifications in ICAM and Risk Assessment Facilitation (desirable).
• Statutory qualifications such as SSE or OCE are highly regarded but not mandatory, the business will support you in obtaining them.
• Tertiary qualifications in mining will be preferred but are not mandatory.

What We offer :

• 9 day fortnight roster (Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday)
• Company vehicle provided for both business and personal use
• Rental subsidy options available for Employees who live local
• Various salary sacrifices options including Novated leasing for tax savings
• Modern camp with premium facilities and meals
• Onsite gym, function room & group fitness classes
• Exclusive perks with WHEREFIT corporate lifestyle program
• Ongoing learning & career development support

About Peabody :

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing the essential products required for affordable, reliable energy and steel. We employ around 5,500 people across our operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future. We have set a company-wide ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results and serve our communities and we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognises, and develops our employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect and are supported and engaged.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at : Peabody Jobs )

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