General Manager - Mine Development & Construction

Job Title: General Manager – Mine Development & Construction

Location: Australia (Perth Office & Site-Based / Travel Required)

Industry: Mining (Gold)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

Our client is an international mining company focused on developing gold assets in Australia. They are seeking a highly experienced General Manager to lead the end-to-end development and construction of mining operations, from early-stage planning through to production readiness.

This role is best suited to a hands-on “builder” profile, with strong experience in mine construction, plant development, and project execution, rather than purely operating existing mines. The successful candidate will also play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Mine Development & Construction

• Lead the development and construction of underground and open-pit mining operations


• Oversee plant construction, infrastructure development, and commissioning activities


• Drive project delivery from feasibility through to production


• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required standards

Engineering & Technical Oversight

• Provide hands-on leadership across mine design, planning, and execution


• Review technical studies, mine plans, and development strategies


• Ensure alignment between mining operations and processing facilities

Project Management & Execution

• Establish and manage project timelines, budgets, and KPIs


• Implement strong project controls, reporting systems, and governance frameworks


• Manage contractors, engineering firms, and project teams


• Identify and mitigate project risks

Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure compliance with local mining, environmental, and safety regulations


• Engage with government authorities and regulatory bodies


• Support permitting processes and maintain approvals


• Build relationships with local stakeholders and partners

Leadership & Team Management

• Build and lead multidisciplinary project and operational teams


• Foster a high-performance, accountable, and safety-driven culture


• Develop internal capabilities to support transition into operations

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Promote and enforce strong HSE standards across all project activities


• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations


• Conduct regular reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives

Financial & Commercial Management

• Develop and manage capital and operating budgets


• Monitor project costs and ensure financial discipline


• Support efficient and commercially viable project delivery

Requirements:

• Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in mining, with strong focus on mine development and construction


• Proven experience in building underground and/or open-pit mines


• Background with engineering, EPC, or EPCM firms is highly preferred


• Strong project management experience delivering mine + plant construction projects


• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance and permitting processes


• Demonstrated leadership experience in complex, site-based environments


• Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline

What’s on Offer:

• Leadership role in a major mine development project


• Opportunity to build and deliver mining operations from the ground up


• Work with an international mining company on Australian assets


• Competitive executive-level compensation package