General Manager, Operations (Qld)
Aeris Resources
Brisbane
Posted on: 11th Sep 2023
- Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
- Other
- Brisbane
- Permanent / Full Time
- Opportunity to make your mark!
- Be a part of a team that is committed to building a strong safety culture
- Competitive salary package on offer to meet the market
#WeAreAeris
Aeris Resources is a mid-tier base and precious metals producer. Its copper-dominant portfolio comprises three operating assets, a long-life development project and a highly prospective exploration portfolio, spanning Queensland, New South Wales Victoria and Western Australia. Our headquarters are in Brisbane.
About the role
We are seeking a General Manager, Operations (Queensland) who will play a crucial leadership role within Aeris Resources. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the General Manager will be responsible for overseeing and guiding all operational activities related to our Queensland assets. This position is pivotal in ensuring alignment with Aeris Resources' strategic objectives and will involve providing guidance and direction to Operational Leaders across our mines.
The position is an exciting challenge as it leads two separate operations in two metals, with two different mining methods, owner operators in one operation and contractors in the other. This spread of geography and operations style requires a person with broad mining experience and leadership maturity.
FIFO from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast or Townsville on a 4:3 4:3 8:6 roster, covering both Cracow Gold and North Queensland Operations. A residential option in Cracow is also available, with regular travel to inspect North Queensland operations.
What you’ll do
About You
Cracow Gold Operations is an established high-grade, low-cost gold operation located near the towns of Cracow and Theodore in central Queensland, on the traditional lands of the Wulli Wulli people. Aeris acquired Cracow Gold Operations on 1 July 2020 and holds a significant tenement package over the Cracow goldfields covering 935km2. Cracow has multiple ore bodies accessed by a single decline to the surface and mined via open stoping through a modified Avoca mining sequence. Processing is via a 650,000tpa capacity facility involving conventional crushing and grinding, followed by a leaching / CIP circuit to recover gold and silver doré.
North Queensland Operations comprises the underground Mt Colin copper mine, the Barbara development project and a prospective, 967.35km2 tenement package in the Mt Isa/Cloncurry region.
Our Process
Our people rock! While our main business is copper, zinc and gold, we consider our people to be one of our most valuable resources. As part of the recruitment process, there are checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. The types of checks conducted will depend on the role you are applying for.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Aeris Resources is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We celebrate what makes us unique. Applications from people of all cultural background, ages, sexualities and genders is encouraged.
Want to Apply?
If you'd like to have a confidential discussion or would like to obtain the full information pack, please contact Anthea O'Loughlin (Manager Talent Acquisition) via aoloughlin@aerisresources.com.au
This vacancy is being managed directly by Aeris Resources Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you
Aeris Resources is a mid-tier base and precious metals producer. Its copper-dominant portfolio comprises three operating assets, a long-life development project and a highly prospective exploration portfolio, spanning Queensland, New South Wales Victoria and Western Australia. Our headquarters are in Brisbane.
About the role
We are seeking a General Manager, Operations (Queensland) who will play a crucial leadership role within Aeris Resources. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the General Manager will be responsible for overseeing and guiding all operational activities related to our Queensland assets. This position is pivotal in ensuring alignment with Aeris Resources' strategic objectives and will involve providing guidance and direction to Operational Leaders across our mines.
The position is an exciting challenge as it leads two separate operations in two metals, with two different mining methods, owner operators in one operation and contractors in the other. This spread of geography and operations style requires a person with broad mining experience and leadership maturity.
FIFO from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast or Townsville on a 4:3 4:3 8:6 roster, covering both Cracow Gold and North Queensland Operations. A residential option in Cracow is also available, with regular travel to inspect North Queensland operations.
What you’ll do
- Management of two underground mining operations. Cracow Gold Mine is narrow vein gold with CIL processing in an environmentally sensitive site. Mt Colin copper mine is a challenging underground open stope and unique cave mining operation with ore toll treated off site. Mt Colin Mine will be completed by end of FY2024, to be replaced by the development of the Barbara underground open stope copper mine.
- Working with the COO, develop and implement a comprehensive operational strategy aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with the COO and other senior leaders to establish operational targets and drive performance improvements across all mining operations.
- Provide direct leadership to the operations Leads, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture. Set clear expectations, provide direction and support enabling leaders to deliver production targets, cost effectiveness, quality standards, safety, effective work culture and sustainability practices.
- Promote an engaged safety culture throughout the operations. Ensuring safety standard are implemented with a focus on risk management, and proactive management of safety issues to minimise working to eliminate incidents.
- Collaborate with the COO and operational leads in develop and manage operational budgets for all mining operation. Optimise resource allocation to maximize operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness while achieving production targets.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement across all mining sites. Encourage innovation, identify opportunities for optimisation, and implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Standardise regular operational management processes and reporting to enable regular and accurate updates on operational performance, key initiatives, and strategic plans.
About You
- Will hold Queensland Site Senior Executive for underground mining.
- A Queensland Underground Mine Managers Certificate of Competency for Underground Metalliferous Mines is and advantage but not essential.
- Have proven leadership experience in complex, multisite environments.
- Demonstrated track record of achieving and surpassing production targets
- Significant experience in underground hardrock mining
- Tertiary degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Maintenance, or related technical qualification
- Lead agile teams and manage people
- Contribute to government and industry regulator activities to ensure compliance
- Ability to manage complete ore chain process (Mine to Mill)
Cracow Gold Operations is an established high-grade, low-cost gold operation located near the towns of Cracow and Theodore in central Queensland, on the traditional lands of the Wulli Wulli people. Aeris acquired Cracow Gold Operations on 1 July 2020 and holds a significant tenement package over the Cracow goldfields covering 935km2. Cracow has multiple ore bodies accessed by a single decline to the surface and mined via open stoping through a modified Avoca mining sequence. Processing is via a 650,000tpa capacity facility involving conventional crushing and grinding, followed by a leaching / CIP circuit to recover gold and silver doré.
North Queensland Operations comprises the underground Mt Colin copper mine, the Barbara development project and a prospective, 967.35km2 tenement package in the Mt Isa/Cloncurry region.
Our Process
Our people rock! While our main business is copper, zinc and gold, we consider our people to be one of our most valuable resources. As part of the recruitment process, there are checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. The types of checks conducted will depend on the role you are applying for.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Aeris Resources is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We celebrate what makes us unique. Applications from people of all cultural background, ages, sexualities and genders is encouraged.
Want to Apply?
If you'd like to have a confidential discussion or would like to obtain the full information pack, please contact Anthea O'Loughlin (Manager Talent Acquisition) via aoloughlin@aerisresources.com.au
This vacancy is being managed directly by Aeris Resources Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you
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