At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mining operations, ensuring safety and cost-effective production at St Ives Gold Mine.
- Company: Join a leading mining company committed to safety and operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, performance incentives, health insurance, and potential accommodation support.
- Other info: FIFO role with flexible roster and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Significant leadership experience in mining and relevant tertiary qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced, safety-focused and outcomes-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence and people leadership to join our St Ives Gold Mine as a Mining Manager. Reporting to the General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the day-to-day mining activities, ensuring safe, predictable and cost-effective production outcomes aligned with the site’s strategic objectives.
With accountability across all the sites open pit and underground mining operations, this role is responsible for driving performance in safety, production delivery, cost control and continuous improvement, while fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce. This position is offered on a FIFO basis from Perth on a 4 days on 3 days off roster, with flexibility considered for the right candidate. Up to six months’ free, company-provided accommodation may be available for eligible candidates from under-represented groups relocating to Kambalda for permanent roles.
You will bring significant leadership experience within the mining industry, having operated in a senior technical or operational leadership role such as Mining Manager or Operations Manager. Your ability to lead large crews, optimise mining performance, and build strong cross-functional relationships will be a key factor to your success. Your unwavering focus on safety leadership, planning discipline, and contractor management is essential, along with demonstrated experience in delivering production targets in a dynamic operating environment.
Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or a related discipline and an SSE Certificate are required. A First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency will be highly regarded but is not essential. We offer a competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives, a generous Short Term Incentive, participation in the Company’s Long Term Incentive Plan along with a range of benefits such as a Site Allowance, Health Insurance Allowance.
Our organisation is committed to fostering a culture that prioritises safety, accountability and continuous improvement, while empowering our people to deliver sustainable outcomes and long-term value. We work across geographies, with diverse teams and cultures. This diversity of talents, backgrounds, experience, and knowledge drives our growth and ability to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable production with lasting value for all our stakeholders. We are committed to continue building a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and follow an inclusive recruitment process with all qualified applicants considered.
Mining Manager in Cornwall employer: Gold Fields
Join our St Ives Gold Mine as a Mining Manager, where you will be part of a safety-focused and performance-driven culture that values operational excellence and people leadership. We offer competitive remuneration, including performance-based incentives and generous allowances, alongside unique benefits such as up to six months of free accommodation for eligible candidates relocating to Kambalda. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures a supportive environment for all employees, fostering growth and development in a dynamic mining landscape.
