Underground Mine Manager

Build a Future with Fitzroy

Fitzroy Australia Resources is a rising leader in Queensland's metallurgical coal mining industry. With a strong portfolio of current operations and a growing pipeline of development projects, we have already achieved significant success. From revitalising Carborough Downs underground mine to reinvigorating the Broadlea open cut, our next major milestone is the Ironbark No.1 project - Australia's newest longwall mine, featuring both longwall and bord and pillar operations.

About the Role

We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Underground Mine Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team at Fitzroy's Ironbark No. 1. This is a key statutory and operational leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant management of all underground mining operations.

As a trusted leader, you will provide strategic and technical direction to deliver production and development targets, uphold statutory obligations, and lead a high-performing team aligned with Fitzroy's values of safety, responsibility, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fulfil the statutory obligations of Underground Mine Manager under Queensland legislation.
• Lead and manage underground operations to achieve production, development, and cost objectives safely and efficiently.
• Drive a proactive safety culture ensuring every person goes home healthy and unharmed.
• Develop and implement operational plans covering ventilation, geotechnical, and production schedules.
• Appoint and support statutory officials, ensuring they are competent and empowered to fulfil their responsibilities.
• Oversee workforce planning, training, and professional development to build capability and succession.
• Foster collaboration across technical, engineering, maintenance, and surface operations for optimal performance.
• Lead investigations, implement corrective actions, and embed learnings to strengthen performance.
• Uphold Fitzroy's commitments to sustainability, environmental compliance, and community engagement.

What We're Looking For:

• To be successful in this role, we are seeking a candidate who is passionate about coal mining. The ideal applicant will have:
• A First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Coal – Qld).
• Extensive experience in underground coal mining (longwall and/or bord and pillar operations).
• Proven understanding of Queensland mining legislation, safety systems, and statutory reporting.
• A strong track record of achieving production and development targets safely.
• A genuine commitment to developing and mentoring others to achieve their potential.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative leadership style.
• An innovative mindset – embracing new technologies, systems, and ideas to enhance safety and performance.

What's in it for You:

These roles are based in Moranbah, offering fantastic lifestyle options just two hours from Mackay and the stunning Whitsunday coast.

• Accommodation assistance if you choose to live in Moranbah, or DIDO/FIFO options.
• 5/2, 4/3 – family friendly roster.
• Competitive salaries to attract and retain top talent.
• Salary sacrifice available for novated car leasing.
• Personal development opportunities, including reimbursement for approved study programs.

Our Operating Philosophy:

To deliver our objective, we will conduct ourselves in accordance with the following:

• We each do what we say we are going to do.
• We deal with each other honestly and with respect.
• We work with our people to ensure that they are safe, so they go home healthy and unharmed from their work activities.
• We want our people to be rewarded fairly for their efforts.

We want our people to believe that they have a future with the company and that they can personally grow within the business.

We are careful when selecting people to make sure that we get the right "fit" and that we select people who share our values: taking ownership; drive to improve; giving it a go; fostering collaboration; perseverance while demonstrating self-awareness.

If you think that you have the necessary qualifications, experience and passion to achieve your full potential then Fitzroy sounds like the right place for you, apply now