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Mining Manager
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  • Full time
  • Albinia, Queensland, Australia
  • Mining - Middle Management
Job ID JR105855 Closing date 21/05/2026 Last Updated 06/05/2026

Rolleston Open Cut is a 16Mtpa thermal coal mine located in the southern Bowen Basin in Central Queensland.  With a long life of mine and low operating costs, the mine has a bright outlook.  Since 2005, we have grown to become one of the largest surface mines in Australia, whilst continuing to foster a culture underpinned by safety, achievement, flexibility and teamwork to improve the skills of each and every person on the mine site every day.  We are a hands-on team who all work together to meet our objectives.  No job or day is the same with us, and we never miss an opportunity to share, learn and improve.  

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Job Description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Mine Manager to join our dynamic and successful team. 

As a valued member of the Production team and reporting directly to the Operations Manage/SSE, you will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring the safety of your team, production and productivity targets are achieved, and mining schedules are followed

  • Demonstrate positive leadership, advice and support as head of department or business unit. Define clearly the role, accountabilities and expectations of team members.

  • Bring energy to the management, direction and coordination of the department or business unit – within an operation or division (including team development and professional development of team members);

  • Assist Senior Leadership Team with development of accurate annual budgets and forecasting to align performance to meet annual targets.

  • Providing visible leadership, advice and support in relevant function or process area.

  • Oversee planning and allocation of task activities within the designated process area to achieve forecasted business results (including health, safety, environment and community impacts of work);

  • Support operation or divisional budget in terms of managing resources effectively, including monitoring and controlling costs.

  • Assist in the development of standards, procedures and processes in relevant functional or process areas; manage the identification and implementation of improvements.

  • Manage people within the area of responsibility using available tools and skills to directly or indirectly influence the focus and direction provided to employees.

  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with external stakeholders.

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Extensive operational experience in an open cut environment is essential

  • Ability to provide strong and visible leadership to your team

  • Previous experience and positive results in a senior technical role in a medium to large scale operation

  • Drivers licence.

  • Open Cut Examiners Certificate of Competency 

  • RIIRIS402E Carry out the risk management processes (previously MNCG1002A)

  • RIIRIS301, Apply Risk Management Processes, GRM 01

  • RIIWHS301, GCAA – GII, Conduct Safety & Health Investigations

  • RIIOHS301A Conduct Safety and Health Investigations.

  • RIICOM301A Communicate Information.

About Rolleston Open Cut

We have worked hard to foster a culture that is guided by our People Values, to ensure our employees feel they belong, are recognised, feel valued and rewarded.

Here are just some of the benefits we offer:

  • Work life balance with the option to work a compressed 9 day-fortnight flexible work arrangement

  • Fly In-Fly Out option available

  • Highly competitive remuneration package

  • Annual short term incentive program

  • Above award Annual Leave entitlement

  • Camp rooms in the village

  • Gym, pool, and tennis court facilities at a family friendly village

  • Inclusive culture that promotes real change

  • Passionate and dedicated leadership team

  • Professional training and development opportunities, including upskilling, and education assistance for all positions

  • Generous private health insurance benefit

  • Fit for Life Program offers exclusive discounts and access to a range of educational tools to build the skills to help you remain fit for life.

  • Hertz hire vehicle discount

  • The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing

  • Employee Assistance Program through Converge International

Apply now at glencore.com/careers

For further information please contact RollestonHR@glencore.com.au

Applications close 14 days from the date advertised.

All internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their Manager prior to submitting an application.

If you value achievement, career progression, a challenge and are keen to continue to develop and learn, we welcome your application.