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General Manager - Minerals

Perth, Western Australia Permanent View Job Description
Reporting to the Vice President, the General Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the commercial and operational performance of a geographically dispersed business.Working closely with operational leaders and corporate functions, the position will drive business improvement, strengthen performance management and ensure effective alignment between strategic objectives and operational delivery.
  • Established global organisation within the resources exploration market.
  • Strong commercial mindset & operational judgment

About Our Client

Our client is an established provider of specialist technical and operational services to the mining and broader exploration sector. Supporting a diverse customer base across multiple commodities, the organisation has developed a strong market presence through its technical expertise, operational capabilities and long-standing industry relationships.

With a focus on strengthening business performance, improving operational efficiencies and supporting future growth, an opportunity has emerged for an experienced General Manager to join the senior leadership team.

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President, the General Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the commercial and operational performance of a geographically dispersed business.

Working closely with operational leaders and corporate functions, the position will drive business improvement, strengthen performance management and ensure effective alignment between strategic objectives and operational delivery.

The role will require a combination of commercial acumen, operational understanding and strong stakeholder management, with responsibility for driving consistency, accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Drive business performance through effective planning, financial analysis, KPI management and operational reporting.
  • Partner with operational leadership to improve productivity, resource utilisation, service delivery and commercial outcomes across multiple sites.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, cost management and investment planning, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and sustainable revenue growth.
  • Lead business improvement and transformation initiatives, including the implementation of systems, processes and operational efficiencies.
  • Strengthen commercial governance, contractual processes and business risk management practices.
  • Work collaboratively with functional leaders across finance, people and culture, commercial and operations to ensure effective business support and organisational alignment.
  • Support workforce planning, leadership capability and the development of a high-performance culture.
  • Build strong relationships with senior executives and key stakeholders, providing commercial insights and supporting strategic decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be an experienced senior leader with a strong background in mining, mineral processing, technical services or associated resources industries.

You will bring a sound understanding of complex operational environments, combined with the commercial capability to drive business performance and deliver meaningful organisational improvements.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

  • Extensive senior management experience within mining, minerals, technical services or related industrial sectors.
  • Experience working across multi-site operations, ideally within a technically complex or service-oriented business.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis and operational improvement.
  • A demonstrated track record in delivering business transformation, process improvement and strategic initiatives.
  • The ability to influence and collaborate with senior operational leaders and corporate stakeholders.
  • Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic and outcomes-focused leadership approach.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Science, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.

What’s on Offer

This is an opportunity to join an established and respected global blue chip organisation operating within the exploration resources sector, contributing to the performance and future development of a significant regional business.

The position offers substantial executive exposure, the opportunity to influence commercial and operational outcomes, and scope for broader leadership responsibilities as the business continues to evolve.

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Edward Ellis
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JN-102026-7125357

Job summary

Function
Operational & General Management
Subsector
Operational & General Management Subsector
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Perth
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Edward Ellis
Job reference
JN-102026-7125357
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