Manager, Mining

Make your mark with Thiess

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Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.

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About the role

As Mining Manager at Lake Vermont, you will lead the project mining department and sub-contractors to achieve production, safety, and cost targets through efficient utilization and care of plant and personnel. You will draw from your well-developed technical and leadership skills to coach and mentor Mining Superintendents and Supervisors build team effectiveness and project performance.

The primary focus of the role is to lead our mining operations teams while championing accountability and integrity by:

• Building and mentoring a strong, collaborative team aligned with Thiess and project objectives
• Safely maximising production and trucking efficiency by embedding correct operating procedures
• Drive a High Performance Culture, and create a positive working environment for employees to Speak Up
• Work collaboratively with site leadership to ensure mine plans and schedules reflect high but achievable targets
• Maintaining a strong focus on budget and production financials, driving cost efficiencies where possible
• Driving continuous improvement by taking an innovative approach to problem solving and embracing technology
• Managing contractual obligations consistently while fostering positive relationships with our client

About you

We are seeking a driven individual with a focus on building a solid, collaborative and high-performing culture within your team. You will have extensive experience in open cut coal mining with a drive to deliver results.

Additionally, you will:

• Have previous experience in a similar role with proven success working as a Mining Manager
• Highly developed communication and cost management skills combined with a strong commitment to health, safety and the environment
• Advanced leadership skills, financial acumen with a great awareness of contractual obligations
• Technical services and engineering experience is highly desirable

What Thiess can do for you

• 9-day fortnight roster (5/2 4/3)
• Permanent, full-time position
• FIFO from Brisbane, DIDO allowance or living out of camp allowance
• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice options
• Health and well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers and their families– is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Learn more

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

How To Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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