Address We are MMG and we mine for progress.
At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future. We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value.
MMG has a global presence, owning and developing copper, zinc and other base metals projects across Australia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Peru. Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and inclusion and supports our people to grow.
We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better. Headquartered in Melbourne, we are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx 1208) with an international shareholder base.
MMG Dugald River Mine
Dugald River is one of the world’s top 10 Zinc mine operations, which has been producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017. The mine is committed to a low-carbon future. In April 2023 the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine’s power, and reducing emissions by 33% and this is just the start of its renewable energy transition.
Dugald River employs around 750 employees and contractors on a mix of fly-in, fly-out and local residential basis.
Mine Manager – Dugald River Mine (QLD)
Reporting to the General Manager, the Mining Manager is a key member of the Site Leadership Team. This is a rare and unique opportunity to join the site leadership of a global mining organisation with a vision for ambitious growth and an enviable record of community engagement and sustainability.
The role is available on a FIFO (Brisbane or Townsville) or drive-in drive-out basis (DIDO) from the Cloncurry or Mount Isa Districts. The role will operate on an 8/6 roster. Relocation support will be available for successful candidates who reside outside of one of our point of hires.
This role manages the underground operations and Mine Technical Services at Dugald River, including all mining personnel, contractors, mining activity and ancillary works.
Your key deliverables will be:
Developing an excellent safety culture within the operations team
Create a high-performance culture that ensures the Dugald River Mine meet targets through efficient well planned and safe mining activities and ensure all targets are achieved.
Coordinating with the Mine Technical Services department to develop and implement the mining plan,
Optimise the operations through coaching and developing your people to enable them to take personal ownership of their roles and responsibilities on site.
Ability to deliver through people is vital.
About you
To be considered, you must have:
Skills, qualifications and experiences in complex mining environments that demonstrate the ability to make sound operational decisions.
Demonstrate expertise in establishing cultures and systems that imbed a safety awareness as well as managing multi-disciplinary mining teams.
Demonstrated achievements in underground mine management, base metals and change management and the ability to leverage the resources and industry of the local regions in which they operate within will be advantageous.
Essential to the role is a Tertiary degree in Mining Engineering and extensive proven underground operational experience.
What we offer
Remuneration for this role includes a competitive salary package, annual bonus and generous allowances for those that live local.
On-site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air-conditioned ensuite rooms and includes meal service and room cleaning. The village features, communal media facilities including 4G coverage, onsite Medical Centre, sporting facilities, swimming pool and well-appointed gym facilities.
Generous benefits for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry & Mt. Isa
Gym/PCYC membership Access to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposes
Financial support for families where children attend boarding school
Retention payment for long term Cloncurry residents
We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the application closing date. To know more about MMG please visit our webpage https://www.mmg.com/
