General Manager – Exploration

• Join a powerhouse leadership team with excellent track record
• Set a strategy that will realise value across the projects
• Opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills driving the business forward

The Opportunity – General Manager – Exploration

Join a mining company that is currently in an exciting rebuild phase with a proactive strategy to restarting operations and take charge of market conditions. Our client owns and operates high-potential projects in Australia and is committed to high value and sustainable exploration activities. This opportunity allows you to lead the exploration strategy for a leading mid-tier mining organisation, driving growth and developing new mineral resources.

If you’re an experienced exploration professional who is seeking an opportunity to shape and influence the future direction of a company, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Reporting to the COO, your duties will include:

• Developing Exploration Strategy: Set and implement exploration plans to align with the company’s growth objectives.
• Project Management: Oversee exploration projects from target generation through to resource estimation.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of safety and innovation.
• Budget & Resource Management: Manage exploration budgets to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Engage with JV partners, consultants, and regulatory bodies to drive project success.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Technical Reporting: Regularly report progress against targets to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Is this for you?

This role suits driven exploration leaders who are excited by realising value out of quality assets. This role offers a chance to shape the company’s future and make a significant impact.

Key attributes that will help you succeed include:

• Extensive Experience: 10+ years in mineral exploration, including senior management roles.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong background in geological modelling, drilling programs, and exploration software.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to motivate and develop teams in dynamic environments.
• Qualifications: Degree in Geology.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel to remote project locations as needed.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

Your resume will be kept completely private & confidential until we have discussed the role and you are comfortable to move forward with the opportunity.

If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you click apply now to send a copy of your CV.

On the other hand, if you are unsure if this role is the right fit for you get in touch with Bernard on 0458 604 939 to have a confidential discussion around your career.

Bernard Hoogenboezem
Associate Director – Mining

email: bernard@zenithsearch.com