Operations Manager Underground

About the role

Evolution Mining is hiring an Operations Manager Underground for Mungari, a significant underground gold mine with a mine life to at least 2038. Reporting to the General Manager, you will set the vision, strategy and operational plan for the Underground Mining function and lead a senior operational leadership team. The role is flexible: residential from Kalgoorlie or FIFO from Perth.

Key responsibilities

• Define and communicate the Underground Mining vision, strategy and long-term priorities.
• Set departmental KPIs, budgets and improvement plans aligned to site objectives.
• Use performance data, benchmarking and best practice to identify breakthrough opportunities.
• Build the capability, accountability and succession of the Underground Mining leadership team.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Technical Services, Maintenance, Geology, HSEC, Commercial and other stakeholders.
• Sponsor major improvement initiatives and ensure recommendations become measurable outcomes.
• Give strategic operational advice to the General Manager and site leadership team.

Required profile

• Senior leadership experience across underground mining operations.
• Ability to lead through senior operational leaders rather than direct control.
• Track record of improving safety, productivity, cost and performance.
• Experience developing senior leaders and succession pipelines.
• Ability to influence at site leadership level and build alignment across functions.
• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a relevant discipline, with appropriate statutory competencies.
• First Class Mine Managers Ticket (essential).

What we offer

• Relocation support to Kalgoorlie or FIFO flights from Perth.
• Housing and a fully maintained vehicle.
• Life insurance and income protection.
• Employee share scheme, short and long-term incentives.
• Parental leave of 18 weeks, recognition program and discounted health insurance.