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Head Of Operations

Stellar Recruitment
Gawler Full-day Full-time

Description:

  • Site based Head of Operations position at a greenfield mining project.
  • Opportunity to build a team and oversee execution of a new copper / gold mine.
  • Relocation assistance provided to the local area including company rental assistance.
About the client:

Rex Minerals is an Australian mining company dedicated to the development of its flagship A$1.0B Copper-Gold Hillside Project located on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. The project will be a significant contributor to the South Australian economy and will provide employment opportunities for locals and for those looking to move to the area.
Hillside is in a fantastic location 150km from Adelaide and is one of the largest undeveloped copper / gold projects in Australia. Stage 1 of the project is fully approved and early-stage site access work has commenced. Further site work and awarding of contracts and building the team to execute the project will proceed at pace over the course of 2025. The project will be operated under a contract mining model with oversight from an experienced owners’ team.
The scene is therefore set and Hillside will be one of the next greenfield mining projects in Australia to get off the ground.
About the role:

The Head of Operations is a key leadership role based at site and is responsible for overseeing the successful planning, commissioning and operational phases of the mine and processing plant, including the non-processing infrastructure. This role will be responsible for managing all operational activities, including mine and processing development, production, safety, compliance, environmental management and optimisation processes.
The role is also responsible for overseeing the operational management of mining services provided by the mining services contractor. Occasional travel to Adelaide for meetings will be required.
Experience required:
  • Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Geology or related field
  • 20 years’ experience in mining/minerals processing operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Proven experience in developing and leading operations at a greenfield or startup mine and/or processing plant.
  • Expertise in copper-gold mining operations, including mining, metallurgy, and processing plant management.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, health, safety, environmental standards, and industry best practices.
  • Exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinker and strong financial acumen
What’s on offer:
  • Permanent position at a significant greenfield mining project, where you will play a key role as the operation gets off the ground.
  • Opportunity to be involved in the early stages as the mine is constructed, build the teams, processes and systems.
  • Highly attractive salary package, professional development and employee benefits.
  • Relocation assistance available to the Yorke Peninsula area of South Australia. Be part of a beautiful community. The closest town is Ardrossan however other local towns will also be considered.
Next step:

Rex Minerals has partnered with Stellar Recruitment for this search. Lucas Eyers at Stellar is happy to take a call or email to discuss the role and your circumstances before you commit to a formal application. Otherwise, if interested please apply via SEEK and I will be back in touch as soon as possible for an initial discussion.
Lucas Eyers – Mining Business Manager
P: + 61 4 5248 3407
E: lucas@stellarrecruitment.com.au
21 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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