Alternate Underground Manager - Zoroastrian

​We’re an Australian based, ASX 200 company with gold mining operations in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to be a brilliant, global mining company that grows sustainably and creates enduring, positive impacts

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and have gained real momentum in transforming our business so that, together, we can build a brilliant future. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build brilliance with us.​

As part of St Barbara’s Leonora province Plan the business has recently acquired Bardoc Gold with the advanced stage Zoroastrian and Aphrodite underground projects. Located 65km north of Kalgoorlie we are pushing forward to develop underground operations at the Zoroastrian deposit with the aim of beginning portal excavation in January 2023. The mine is expected to reach a production rate of 400Ktpa with the ore hauled by road to St Barbara’s Leonora Processing Plant.

Reporting into the Underground Operations Manager we are currently seeking an experienced Alternate Underground Manager to join the team to help drive the development and subsequent operation of this project. This is a permanent / full time opportunity, with the option of being based in Kalgoorlie or FIFO from Perth on an 8-6 / 4-3 roster.

The Opportunity

• Developing the business plan in line with corporate guidelines and ensuring continuity with the Life of Mine plan.
• Developing continuous improvement initiatives and delivering them in line with the St Barbara business improvement program.
• Lead the underground operations at St Barbara’s new mining centre at Zoroastrian.
• Lead safe work practices by ensuring safe work conditions and practices across the team.
• Assume regulatory responsibilities as Underground Manager and Senior Site Executive when required
• Assist in establishing all mine infrastructure to commence underground mining
• Once operational your focus will turn to managing the operational and technical requirements
• Direct the underground operations’ mining team and related contractors to execute works in line with contractual obligations to reach agreed business plans.
• Ensure the underground production operations comply with internal and external policies and legislation.
• Manage and direct the underground operations team to produce the plans and designs in line with the monthly schedule to deliver to plan.
• Manage and direct the underground operations in cooperation with the Mining Contractor to align with the delivery of tonnes and ounces against budget.
• Manage and direct the road train loading and transport operations in cooperation with the Haulage Contractor to align with the delivery of tonnes against budget.
• Manage the costs associated with the Contractor for the underground operations and the underground operations department.
• Evaluate the performance of contractors as it relates to underground operations including tracking trends to ensure actions are taken to correct variances and deliver results.
• Ensure control and delivery of capital expenditure and project scope in line with the St Barbara Capital Approval Process.         
• Report on all key KPI’s and advancement to mine schedule as well as costs associated with departments.

 What you can expect from us

• A caring and supportive culture.
• A high-performing St Barbara community.
• Professional and positive team environments on site, and at all facilities.
• A 'grow our own' approach with a preference to develop and promote internally.
• Access to professional development activities and educational assistance.
• Competitive salary, and options for salary sacrificing.
• Access to a generous superannuation scheme including salary continuance and death and disability cover.
• A proud Equal Opportunity Employer and Employer of Choice for Gender Diversity.

 What we will expect from you

• You should feel a strong alignment with St Barbara’s values as you will be required to live them.
• First Class WA Mine Managers Certificate.
• A degree qualification in mining engineering or equivalent experience in mining operations.
• At least ten (10) years relevant experience in mining, with appropriate experience in underground mining.
• Thorough understanding of statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong leadership skills including developing direct reports.
• Financial analytical skills and commercial acumen.
• High energy with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Mine startup exposure an advantage
• Deswik experience an advantage
• You are able to produce a National Police Clearance (valid within the last 12 months) for site access purposes.
• You have a current unencumbered ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.

Does this sound like you? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information on St Barbara and to apply for this role, please visit www.stbarbara.com.au/careers

Please note, candidates are required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screens and a police check/criminal history check. Candidates must have the ability to be cleared for a National Police Clearance for site access purposes.