The Opportunity

At QMAG, we are advancing the world through premium-quality magnesia products. From one of the world’s largest deposits of cryptocrystalline magnesite located in coastal Queensland, Australia, we mine, process, and deliver to global and domestic customers with a strong focus on sustainability. QMAG is committed to operational sustainability – from responsible raw magnesite mining to, leading technology processing through to continual environmental rehabilitation. We believe our approach delivers lasting benefits to our Shareholders and customers, but importantly, to the communities where we operate.

QMAG offers a career in the resources industry while allowing, a home every night family focus while living in a coastal climate.

As QMAG Pty Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of the Refratechnik Group (www.refra.com) a global network of companies and is the only family-owned refractory company operating worldwide, we attach great importance to a values-oriented corporate culture that frames what we do, but more importantly how we do it.

The Mine Manager (SSE) is responsible and accountable for leading and motivating site operational activities at our Kunwarara mine safely, effectively across all the mine’s metrics in line with the QMAG values.

This position will also be a member the company’s Senior Leader Team (SLT) and as such has oversight and contribution to the greater QMAG business, assisting to deliver the QMAG vision and strategic goals.

About You

Your knowledge and skills are vital to your success in this role. Your experience will also include:

• Extensive experience in leadership roles within mining or heavy industry, with a strong resume of developing and mentoring a diverse high performing team
• Experience and focus on executing delivering within financial budgets. Attention to detail with cost control and compliance
• Exposure to modern management systems and their application with a proven success record of problem-solving complex issues
• Experience in managing projects from inception to completion
• Demonstrated experience in initiating, contributing to, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels with all stakeholders

About The Role

As the Mine Manager (SSE), you will:

• Ensure compliance to all statutory/regulatory requirements through the development of annual plans that include actions, reporting and auditing and tenement management
• Provide business leadership by providing the resources in accordance with QMAG’s systems, policies and procedures and reporting
• Provide business leadership to establish and implement effect programs and processes to improve labour effectiveness, operational costs, product quality, employee relations, optimize inventory levels
• Lead & promote the implementation Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement strategies across the mine, plant & maintenance
• Develop and maintain good relations with neighbour’s, community, contractors, all relevant government bodies (local, state and federal)
• Lead the development and ongoing executional management of the Kunwarara mine budget
• Lead the prompt reporting and investigation of all accidents, incidents, (including near misses), and breaches of company policies and/or procedures.

The Requirements

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Formal qualifications in Management and/or Engineering
• RII50120 - Diploma of Surface Operations Management or higher
• RIIRIS501E - Implement and Maintain Management Systems to Control Risk
• Authorised to hold the Statutory Site Senior Executive position in QLD
• Training in continuous improvement or best practice techniques
• 10 years minimum experience leading operational teams and operations

QMAG Benefits and Culture

You can look forward to working within an inclusive corporate culture that puts people first and always ensures our employees' health and safety. How we do this:

• 26 weeks Primary Parental Leave full pay or 52 weeks Primary Parental Leave half pay, 4 weeks Secondary Parental Leave
• Access to corporate discounts on a range of banking and health insurance benefits such as staff retail banking discounts, savings accounts, credit cards, home loans, refinancing options, and access to a range financial wellbeing content
• Career development opportunities including training, career coaching and mentoring programs. We offer study assistance and paid study leave.
• Employee assistance programs, training programs on mental health, meditation, and other wellbeing services
• Access to Subscriptions, Corporate and Personal Memberships
• Discounted Gym Memberships

Our Commitment to Diversity

QMAG is proud of its diverse employees with a unique mix of skills and talent. We believe diversity and inclusion enhance our workforce capability and culture. We embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.

We are proudly a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women.

QMAG is an equal-opportunity employer. We highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Get to know us at

https://www.qmag.com.au/