- Date: 02 Mar 2026
- Location: Melbourne
- Work Type: Permanent / Full Time
- Lead Mining Operations Position
- Exciting UG Growth Transition
- Australian Metals Producer
Company Overview:Our client, an ASX-listed metals producer advancing an underground project in Australia is currently searching for a UG Mining Manager. With underground development commencing and a mining contractor being mobilised, the company is entering a pivotal phase, transitioning from open pit to underground mining. To support this next stage, the company is seeking an experienced UG Mining Manager to lead the operational ramp-up.
Position Summary:The UG Mining Manager will be responsible for the safe, compliant and cost-effective delivery of all underground mining activities, including oversight of the appointed mining contractor. The role requires a hands-on leader with proven underground operations experience, capable of building operational systems, embedding safety culture, overseeing contractor performance and delivering production in accordance with schedule and budget.
Key Responsibilities - Lead the transition from open pit to underground mining.
- Oversee mobilisation and onboarding of the underground mining contractor, ensuring alignment with owner standards, KPIs and reporting frameworks.
- Ensure mining activities are aligned with the life-of-mine plan and production schedule.
- Monitor and drive productivity, cost, safety and QA/QC outcomes against business KPIs.
- Ensure alignment between contractor execution and owner strategic objectives.
- Coordinate closely with processing, maintenance and planning functions.
- Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
- Manage underground operating costs within budget parameters.
- Promote a high-performance, accountable and safety-driven culture.
Required Experience & Qualifications - Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 15 years’ underground mining experience, including senior leadership exposure.
- Prior management experience in underground metalliferous operations
- Strong technical understanding of mechanised hard rock mining methods
- High-level commercial and cost management capability.
- Strategic thinker with strong operational detail orientation.
The successful candidate will be offered a compelling senior leadership role overseeing a strategically significant project, together with clear career progression opportunities and a competitive remuneration package inclusive of bonus incentive.
If the mentioned opportunity sounds interesting, we encourage you to apply using the provided link. Alternatively, resume applications and enquiries can be directed to Dan McComb via
dan.mccomb@ironcoveglobal.com or
+61 415 400 083. Iron Cove Global – Mining Search is an Australia-based, globally-focused mining recruitment & executive search firm. Should you be interested to learn about this role or other opportunities we may be working on, please get in touch. All applications are treated with the strictest of confidence.
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