General Manager

Minecon Recruitment have partnered with an Australian-focused gold and base mineral company, with a strong portfolio of advanced projects in Queensland. We are assisting with the Recruitment process to find a highly experienced and knowledgeable General Manager to run and manage a Gold Mine in Queensland. This position will see you working with a team of highly motivated and experienced professionals within the Mining industry.

Key responsibilities

Reporting directly to the CEO, the GM oversees a multidisciplinary team—including the Mining, Processing, and HSET Managers to ensure operations are safe, profitable, and compliant.

Operational Leadership: The GM leads all mining, processing, and maintenance functions to meet budgeted gold production targets and KPIs. This includes overseeing daily site operations and driving continuous improvement across the facility.

Health, Safety, Environment & Community (HSEC): A primary focus is championing a "zero harm" culture and ensuring strict compliance with all health, safety, and environmental legislation. The role also involves managing site risks and maintaining positive relationships with Traditional Owners and local communities.

Financial & Commercial Performance: The GM is accountable for the site’s P&L and budgets. They must ensure commercial viability through optimal resource use and report financial performance regularly to the corporate and finance teams.

People Leadership: The role involves building a high-performing leadership team and fostering an inclusive, accountable workplace culture. Responsibilities include workforce planning, staff development, and succession planning.

Strategic Planning & Reporting: The GM collaborates with geology and planning teams to develop long-term mine plans. They are responsible for reporting operational performance to the Board of Directors and identifying new opportunities for growth or value-adding activities.

Qualifications and experience

Minimum 20 years’ experience in mining, including gold operations.

At least 5 years in a senior executive leadership role (e.g., GM, COO, or similar).

Experience managing both open-pit and underground mining environments.

Tertiary qualifications in mining, engineering, business, or related discipline.

SSE Certificate or ability to obtain it (desirable).

Current manual driver’s licence and ability to meet site medical and security standards.

Benefits of this opportunity

Direct Impact: Reporting to the CEO, you will have the autonomy to shape the operational rhythm of a growing ASX-listed company.

Stability: With recent successful gold pours and a strategy to make Blackjack a central regional hub, this role offers long-term career security.

Remuneration: Competitive executive package aligned with the scale and responsibility of a GM role.

Culture

People enjoy working in this team because we prioritise safety first, provide excellent work‑life balance through structured rosters, and foster a collaborative environment. Our partner company values skilled operators and invests in long-term relationships with quality people who share our commitment to excellence.