Mining Manager

Mining Manager

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Residential Full Time Position

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.

About the Role:

Reporting to the General Manager - Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing all geological, mine engineering, mine surveying, mine planning, and open pit mining operations at the Greenbushes Lithium Operation. This role ensures alignment with the overall mine plan and processing requirements, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility across all mining activities.

Responsibilities include:

• lead and manage open pit planning across mining, geology, geotechnical, and site infrastructure projects, ensuring adequate resourcing and integration of all disciplines;
• oversee updates to the ore body model and facilitate strategic mine planning;
• coordinate annual mine production plans, operating budgets, capital forecasts, and workforce planning;
• approve annual Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve (MROR) statements;
• manage mining and geology contracts, including tenders, negotiations, performance reviews, and variations;
• oversee crusher feed, ROM areas, rehabilitation, and general earthworks;
• manage and develop technical staff to meet operational needs;
• review geotechnical and geological requirements for open pit operations;
• ensure compliance with mining and environmental regulations, licenses, and permits;
• review and update management plans, including slope stability and contractor performance;
• monitor mine production performance against targets, budgets, forecasts and oversee contract management systems;
• review geological reconciliations and monthly mining forecasts;
• ensure maintenance of mining facilities and consolidate monthly production reports; and
• drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

About the Candidate:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Mining) or Geology;
• minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience in an Open Pit environment with time in a mining management role;
• proven experience managing all aspects of mining operations, including safety, environment, contracts, and technical performance;
• strong leadership, communication, and people management skills;
• sound knowledge of mine safety regulations and environmental systems;
• skilled in emergency response planning and incident investigation;
• proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis; and
• strategic understanding of mine economics and overall business performance factors.

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• flexible working environment;
• income protection insurance;
• life Insurance for employees under the company superannuation plan;
• attractive parental leave policy;
• salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.

This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn, and directly at jobs.talisonlithium.com

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.

It is preferred that you live or are willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the Greenbushes Lithium Operation