Alternate Open Pit Manager

LOCATION: Binduli Open Pit Mine, Kalgoorlie

ROSTER: 8:6

SALARY: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Private Health Cover + Insurance Allowance + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

ABOUT THE ROLE

Norton Gold Fields is seeking an experienced and motivated Alternate Open Pit Manager to support the leadership and delivery of safe, efficient, and cost-effective open pit mining operations.

This senior operational role is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, short-term planning and scheduling, grade control, contractor management, and workforce performance. The position plays a key role in delivering Life of Mine (LOM) strategy, budget outcomes, and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead safe and efficient open-pit mining operations in line with NGF standards
• Deliver production targets through effective planning, scheduling, and resource utilisation
• Manage contractor performance, service quality, and costs
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and environmental requirements
• Drive continuous improvement to optimise productivity and reduce operating costs
• Oversee equipment utilisation, availability, and deployment
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Support outsourcing contract tendering and negotiations
• Promote strong safety leadership and workforce wellbeing
• Ensure alignment between current operations and future resourcing needs

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Unrestricted Western Australian Quarry Managers Certificate (Essential)
• Senior Site Executive (SSE) Qualification (Desirable)
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Senior First Aid (Desirable)

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in open-pit gold mining operations
• Demonstrated leadership of large operational teams
• Strong understanding of mining equipment, processes, and optimisation
• High level of technical knowledge in geology, engineering, and mine design
• Experience in cost control, budgeting, and contractor management
• Strong understanding of WA mining legislation and WHS requirements
• Competency in mining and HSE software systems
• Strong reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills

BENEFITS

• Permanent full-time role with immediate start.
• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
• Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum if you are residential in Kalgoorlie.
• Receive a highly competitive short-term incentive payment (STIP).
• Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or an allowance of $4.8k.
• $2.4k Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance allowance.
• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service, and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
• Opportunities for learning and development through various training programs provided by the company.
• Work in a team with a growth mindset, ensuring you are able to bring out your best.

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