Address- Opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s Iconic Mining Operations
- Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Family Friendly 4:3 roster – every Friday off
Minara Resources is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.
Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.
The Role
The successful person will report to the Supply & Logistics Manager and be responsible for Contractor Management, overseeing the operational aspects of major contracts, ensuring the effective management and operation of the aerodrome, commercial systems and operating procedures, business optimisation and overseeing site wide cost reduction initiatives.
You will be responsible for:
- Owning and monitoring the performance of major contractors to ensure safety, contractual compliance, governance and performance indicators are met
- Identifying data trends and insights and producing reports and dashboards that will inform, elevate and improve Contractor Management processes
- Implementing sustainable workflow systems and processes to enable the achievement of both strategic and tactical plans
- Providing direction and support to MMO Contract Owners to ensure effective and adequate operational site management is maintained
- Liaising with Supply & Logistics for any commercial related Contract requirements
- Ensuring the effective operation of the aerodrome, compliance with regulatory requirements and air transport services (including ad hoc charters) is provided to MMO
- Supporting operational continuous improvement and business optimisation initiatives
- Assist in business case development
About You
This role would suit a results driven and experienced Superintendent. You will also have:
- Appropriate Tertiary level preferably with a post graduate qualification in Business Management or Finance
- Sound understanding of contract, commercial and financial management activities at a large-scale mining and/or mineral processing operation;
- Proven contract management skills
- Proven ability to deliver results and lead a team in delivering a high level of customer support
- Experience in managing department costs and budgeting
- Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas
- High level understanding of all relevant legislation relevant to role in the mining industry in WA
We offer a diverse range of opportunities across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.
Also on offer are:
- A permanent position working directly for Minara Resources
- The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
- A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
- A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs;
- An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 14%
- A generous private health insurance allowance
- The ability to salary sacrifice super and novated leasing etc.
- Relocation and visa support
Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers
