Alternate Underground Mine Manager

Ora Banda Mining is entering its next exciting chapter in growth. Help build Australia’s next 300 koz gold producer and join us on our DRIVE to 300!
We’ve always challenged ourselves to think bigger and right now we are preparing to double gold production over the next three years, constructing a brand-new processing plant, opening a new UG mine, and investing in massive exploration programs!
As our key growth projects get underway, we want more ‘ore-some’ people to make it happen.  We know that our unparallelled success has been driven by our people who lean into a challenge and turn ambition into results.
Just like our operations, we invest heavily in our people creating an exceptional environment where everyone can thrive. 
Accept the challenge, join Ora Banda Mining.
  
The role
Applications are sought for the position of Alternate Underground Mine Manager.  The responsibilities of this role will be:

• Fulfil Alternate Underground Manager duties under WHS Act 2020 and WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022
• Uphold highest safety standards in line with company policy and regulations
• Manage underground mining contractor to meet contractual and production targets
• Align short/medium-term mine plans with LOM design and budget
• Partner with contractor to deliver safe, on-design production
• Scope, resource, and oversee delivery of mine infrastructure via contractors
• Champion a safe, respectful workplace culture
• Collaborate with Geology to optimise resource production
• Lead and mentor technical staff
• Prepare operational and technical reports
• Develop systems, procedures, and standards
• Support operational and financial budget development

About you
To be considered for the role, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience: 

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency.
• Completion of Statutory WHS risk management units for First Class Mine Manager (Non-Coal) (AQF5) or actively working towards completion.
• 8+ years’ experience in underground development and production environments.
• A sound knowledge of statutory safety requirements.
• A proven history successfully managing the performance of mining contractor.
• Have an approach and communication style which supports the sharing of knowledge and professional development.
• Strong working knowledge and application of mining software.
• Current WA manual driver’s licence.
• Technical expertise in relation to underground mine design, drill and blast, ventilation, optimization and planning.
• Excellent leadership skills to develop an effective team culture.
• Proficient with computer scheduling software (Deswik – highly regarded).
• Current WA manual driver’s licence.

YOUR MOTIVATION
Our mantra is ‘ore-some rocks, awesome people’, and with that comes a fantastic culture. We may be growing but we still retain our one team feel! If the opportunity to be part of an ambitious project with huge potential excites you, apply now! 
  
Employee Benefits

• Employee share scheme
• Professional development
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees
• Quarterly bonus program for site-based employees
• Gender neutral paid parental leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Salary sacrificing – novated lease / FIFO parking

Recruitment process
The process will include a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, criminal history check, review of qualifications and proof of right to work in Australia.
Ora Banda is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Shortlisting and recruitment for this role will commence immediately.
  
Next steps
Further information about Ora Banda Mining is available on the Company’s website www.orabandamining.com.au
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