General Manager Operations - Mining Services

About the role

A mining and industrial services organisation is seeking an experienced General Manager Operations to lead its Workforce and Equipment divisions. This is a newly created senior leadership position reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, with the aim of integrating the two areas, improving operational and commercial performance and developing a specialist maintenance services offering for the resources sector. The role is based in Belmont, Western Australia, with Monday to Friday office hours.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Workforce and Equipment divisions under an integrated operating structure.
• Improve operational performance, utilisation, productivity and profitability.
• Set out accountabilities, reporting frameworks and performance measures.
• Own revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, budgets and financial performance.
• Strengthen planning, scheduling, recruitment and account management coordination.
• Develop mechanical and electrical maintenance service capabilities and identify opportunities in project support, shutdowns and lifecycle maintenance.
• Strengthen senior client relationships and convert existing labour hire relationships into managed packages and maintenance contracts.
• Lead tendering, pricing, commercial proposals and contract delivery.
• Build a high-performance, safety-focused culture and prepare the business for future growth.

Required profile

• Experienced operational leader, ideally with senior leadership experience managing a substantial maintenance, contract services or workforce business.
• Background in mining, resources or mobile maintenance, and experience leading multiple operational functions or business units.
• Track record of improving operational performance and profitability.
• Comfortable balancing strategic direction with hands-on operational involvement.

Required skills

• Commercial and financial management.
• Tendering, pricing, contract management and service delivery.
• Building and leading management teams.

What we offer

• Base salary from $200K-$230K plus superannuation, depending on experience.
• Senior leadership responsibility across two business areas and the chance to shape the operating model.
• Potential for future career progression as the business expands.