Manager Mine Development - Underground
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Summary about this job
Mining - Operations
Company: Newcrest Mining Limited
Location: Blue Mountains & Central West
Work type: Full Time
Salary: Great Salary + Annual Bonus + Long-Term Incentive
Phone: +61-8-4716-8556
Fax: +61-8-6002-9054
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Detail information about job Manager Mine Development - Underground. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Enjoy a career in mining while living within a large, active, local community
- Opportunity for long-term employment with an established Australian company
- Key position to establish the next phase of underground mining at Cadia
Overview
We are seeking an experienced manager to lead the development of underground panel caves (PC1-2 and PC2-3) at our Cadia East mine, near Orange in New South Wales. This person will hold overall accountability for the project, and will ensure that development milestones are achieved safely and within approved budgets.
Reporting directly to the General Manager – Cadia Valley Operations your responsibilities will include:
- Completing panel cave development works within set time frames and approved budgets;
- Leading both Newcrest personnel and contractors to ensure development objectives / specifications are met;
- Regularly reviewing project performance against the plan, and taking corrective actions as required;
- Identifying and assessing capital improvements to make recommendations for capital expenditure;
- Ensuring appropriate health and safety systems are implemented, and that all personnel comply with the Safety Management Plan; and
- Holding responsibility for the performance and development of the personnel under your supervision, including training, mentoring, and coaching.
This is a permanent position that is based in Orange, New South Wales. The successful applicant will be required to relocate to the local area.
Lifestyle
Cadia Valley Operations is located in central western New South Wales approximately 25 kms outside the vibrant regional town of Orange. Employees reside in the varied accommodation options in Orange and the surrounding areas and enjoy access to the area’s wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector, excellent educational facilities, shopping, transport and other services such as child care. Working at Cadia offers a unique opportunity for employees and their families to enjoy a mining career while living in a large active, local community.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be a tertiary qualified mining engineer with significant industry experience, including extensive knowledge of mine development techniques.
Other requirements include:
- A strong management / leadership background, including safety management; and
- Extensive underground mining experience with ideally some exposure to block caving.
About Us
Newcrest is the largest gold producer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and one of the world’s largest gold mining companies.
Our people work together across locations in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Indonesia and Côte d’Ivoire and in every location, our people live our values and share our vision of being the Miner of Choice™. We’re committed to supporting a safe, diverse and inclusive culture where our talents and differences are valued. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that offers world-class opportunities, talk with us.
It’s an exciting time to be a part of Newcrest.
Please note we may consider applications on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.