Area Manager - Goldfields Drilling Projects

About the role

Ausdrill, part of Perenti Group Services, is looking for an experienced Area Manager to lead a portfolio of exploration and production drilling projects in the Goldfields region. Reporting to the Operations Manager, Goldfields, the role oversees multiple sites, supports Project Managers and Superintendents and ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual, operational and financial objectives. It suits a proven drilling leader comfortable in remote mining environments.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee both exploration and production drilling operations
• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight, setting expectations, removing barriers and coordinating resources
• Manage SHEQ, operational leadership, client and stakeholder relationships, and commercial and financial outcomes
• Develop and support people and manage equipment and assets
• Engage regularly with crews, clients and site leadership teams to drive safety, productivity and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years' experience in drilling operations, including exploration and production drilling
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory, project or operational leadership role
• Experience managing multiple projects and geographically dispersed teams
• Proven commercial and financial management capability
• Current C Class driver's licence and ability to meet site access requirements, including National Police Clearance where required

Required skills

• Strong understanding of production drilling methods, equipment and operational constraints
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package
• Career development opportunities within a leading mining services organisation
• The chance to lead a portfolio of significant mining and production drilling projects and influence business performance at a senior level