Chief Operating Officer

SUMMARY:
An exceptional opportunity exists for a visionary and results-driven leader to shape the future of underground mining operations.

POSITION INFO:
A privately owned, growth-oriented mining company is seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee and optimise the performance of its expanding underground mining assets.

As a Chief Operations Officer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all underground mining operations.
• Drive a culture of safety, operational excellence, and cost efficiency across all sites.
• Lead the engineering and production teams to ensure optimal performance and output.
• Partner with executive leadership to support long-term growth, innovation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Design and implement key performance indicators (KPIs), operational plans, and business strategies.
• Ensure that all operations comply with relevant mining legislation, workplace health and safety standards, and industry regulations.
• Build and lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in underground mining, with at least 5 years at an executive or senior leadership level
• Strong technical understanding of underground mining methods, ventilation, and geotechnical practices