Commercial Manager

**ABOUT US**

The Maxwell Underground Mine, owned by Malabar Resources Ltd has commenced operations at their Hunter Valley site, with planned production of up to 8 million tonnes of per annum. With approvals in place out to 2046, the mine targets high quality coal with the majority being metallurgical coal.

Malabar Resources is an independent Australian-based resources company located in the Upper Hunter Valley, in New South Wales.

In addition to the Maxwell Underground Mine, we own the Maxwell Solar Farm based on rehabilitated land on the Maxwell Infrastructure site, Maxwell Infrastructure, the Spur Hill Underground Project, and agricultural properties including the Merton Vineyard.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

As our Team grows, and operations progress, we are seeking a dynamic and motivated Commercial Manager to join our Leadership Team. Reporting to the General Manager, the Commercial Manager will lead the Commercial Team in the development and implementation of effective commercial support systems including procurement, contract management, payroll, supply & warehouse, budgeting, financial reporting and accounting, and project development controls (commercial).

The Commercial Manager is a site-based, key leadership, role which will require the incumbent to work collaboratively across operational departments, and corporate functions, to achieve the strategic organisational objectives.

As an employee at the Maxwell Underground Mine, you will enjoy the excitement and challenge of taking your experience and knowledge to build an operation that is better, safer, and more productive.

At Maxwell Underground Mine we value our people and want our workforce to have a sense of purpose and the opportunity to achieve their career aspirations.

**WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING**
- Oversee site based financial management and reporting.
- Lead the development, and maintenance, of financial capabilities across the site management team.
- Develop and update short, medium, and long-term financial budgets & plans, identifying contingencies & measurable outputs.
- Work seamlessly between internal and external stakeholders to ensure overall financial and commercial results are achieved.
- Oversee the accounting and reporting requirements of the port and rail arrangements.
- Develop and manage the Contract Management Systems
- Involvement in defining, and negotiating, commercial terms and conditions for supply and construction contracts.
- Management of operational chart of accounts, cost codes and cost management systems and tools.
- Manage the Payroll function to ensure the process is completed on time and accurately.
- Lead the site-based supply and warehouse function (people, systems & processes) to the support the operation.

**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in Finance or Accounting
- CA/CPA Membership
- At least 5 years post qualification experience (CA/CPA) in mining, construction, or with a major contractor to the resources sector.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen
- Prior experience leading, and managing, a Team
- Financial modelling skills
- Highly developed negotiation skills
- An understanding of medium size accounting packages
- Experience in preparing, and reporting, against budgets
- Knowledge in managing the accounting and controls function of a large project development
- Sound planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet production objectives.
- Excellence time management and prioritisation skills

**EMPLOYEE BENEFITS**
- Competitive remuneration package with robust employee benefits
- Comprehensive salary packaging through Maxxia
- Extensive support through Malabar’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Long-term career opportunities with 25-year mine life
- Thriving company culture focused on internal promotion and career development.