Project Manager

Barminco are seeking applications from suitably skilled and experienced Underground Mining Project Managers to join our site based operations in North Western Qld, working a fly in / fly out, 8 days on and 6 days off roster.

Reporting directly to the Operation Managers, the Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe and productive execution of our mining contract including the management of all site resources, stakeholder engagement and commercial management.

This challenging and rewarding role will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further develop your career and work alongside experienced industry professionals in a safe, dynamic and outcome focused environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe and respectful workplace for all employees, contractors and visitors by maintaining compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations, policies & procedures;
• Build a high performing, commercial and customer focused culture;
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders;
• Ensure mining physicals are achieved as per contract/client schedules;
• Conduct regular analyses of costs and create and implement initiatives to reduce costs, to improve the profitability of the contract;
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal obligations, including current legislation associated with mine safety, employment, occupational health and safety, licensing, etc;
• Provide effective people management, including demonstration of leadership, understanding of the current employment legislation and ensuring adequate training, with the aim of improving retention, reducing turnover and maintaining an appropriately skilled workforce;
• Management of site based functions, such as Maintenance, Mining Engineering, Diamond Drill, as well as any other services undertaken in the contract.  This includes, overseeing construction, adjustment of schedules, mining equipment, machinery and consumables.
• Financial management according to the contract and service agreement with our clients, including submission of progress claims and variations as required.
• Contribute to the ongoing success of the organisation by working effectively with other managers and staff in meeting agreed objectives.
• Utilise in-house functional advisors and resources, to assist in maximising site profitability.

Skills, Experience & Attributes:

• Extensive experience in a similar position within Underground Mining, preferably for a large Contractor;
• Be degree qualified and come from a background of Mine Engineering;
• Have your Underground Supervisors Certificate of Competency or First-Class Mine Mangers Certificate of Competency;
• Significant experience managing and executing Mining Contracts;
• Be client focused with regard to commercial, technical and service delivery;
• Demonstrated ability to analyse commercial information;
• Dependably exercise sound judgement and decisions;
• The ability to influence and engage with key internal and external stakeholders;
• Strong observation and analytical skills, along with a keen attention to detail;

Start here, go anywhere with Barminco.

As part of the Perenti Group, Barminco offers opportunities to take your career to the next level. Barminco is one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities. 

We are looking for leaders who enjoy working with a dedicated team to develop and support their skills in a fast-paced environment.  

At Barminco, our people are our business

It's the people we retain who define our culture, shape our company and drive the growth of our business. Working at Barminco will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further develop your career while working alongside experienced industry leaders. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that female and indigenous applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Barminco we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Click on the Apply button and start your journey to join the Barminco team today.  Find out more about Barminco on our website www.barminco.com.au.   

As part of your employment, you will be required to satisfy all requirements to obtain site access to our client operations.