Manager Technical Services

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ConsMin are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Services Manager to lead and support the Technical Services team at our West Perth office and Woodie Woodie site. The Company is an owner-operator miner, and we own and maintain a mining fleet consisting of Hitachi and Caterpillar excavators, dump trucks, and various ancillary equipment.

ConsMin produces some of the world’s highest grade manganese ore and is considered a world leader in manganese mining. Our ConsMin Australian operation (Woodie Woodie) is based in the WA Pilbara, 407km south‑east of Port Hedland. Enjoy a short two‑hour flight direct to our well‑equipped camp and mining operation – only a five‑minute drive from Woodie airport.

Reporting to the General Manager – Operations, the Technical Services Manager is accountable for leading and integrating the site’s Technical Services functions—Mining Engineering, Geology, and Survey—together with the Perth‑based technical team of senior mining engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi‑disciplinary technical team (Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical, and Survey) both on site and in our office based in West Perth.
• Foster collaboration across site and corporate teams to drive consistent technical standards, governance, and professional development.
• Set clear performance expectations, monitor outcomes, and promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee preparation, review, and implementation of all mine designs, pit optimisation, and production scheduling (short, medium, and long‑term).
• Ensure practical integration between planning, load/haul, and drill‑and‑blast operations, aligning daily activities to business objectives.
• Provide technical assurance for pit design compliance, mine sequencing, and reconciliation.
• Manage coordination between geology and grade control to optimise ore extraction and minimise dilution and loss.
• Contribute to LOM planning, resource and reserve updates, and annual budget processes.
• Review and approve technical studies, designs, and operational improvement projects.
• Maintain compliance with relevant mining regulations, codes, and internal standards.
• Provide technical input for feasibility studies, project evaluations, and business improvement initiatives.
• Support technical problem‑solving, cost analysis, and performance reviews through data‑driven decision‑making.
• Champion effective communication between Technical Services and Production to ensure practical execution of mine plans.

Requirements to be successful in this role are:

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of open‑pit mining experience, including substantial time in both technical and operational leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience managing multi‑pit or large‑scale open‑pit operations
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional technical teams across multiple locations
• Strong working knowledge of mining software packages (e.g. Surpac, Whittle, Deswik, or equivalent)
• Comprehensive understanding of drill‑and‑blast design, pit optimisation, cost modelling, and reconciliation processes
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills

Applicants must be able to pass a full pre‑employment medical, provide a clean NPC (dated within the last 6 months or able to obtain), and provide valid references.

In return ConsMin offers:

• Competitive salary available + $15k site allowance + benefits
• Growth and development opportunities through Study Assistance
• Employee benefits including discounted health insurance, salary sacrificing options and hotel discounts.
• Comfortable permanent rooms, excellent recreational facilities and a welcoming site culture

ConsMin seeks to recruit individuals who are aligned with our core values of Dedication, Teamwork, Simplicity, Excellence, and Innovation.

Short listing for this position will be commencing immediately. To submit your application please hit the ‘apply now’ button below.