Projects Manager

Moolarben Coal Operations are seeking a highly motivated Projects Manager to join the team. As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we are embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of the operation. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service that we provide.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Projects Manager is responsible for the direction and implementation of Moolarben site specific projects to create value add and increase operational effectiveness for the site. Leading the Projects team using a proactive, innovative and solution based focus for the successful delivery of our targets through the capability of our people and our licence to operate. This role includes provision of civil support and services to Operations and the management of the Moolarben Water Treatment Plant.

About the Business

•    Monday - Friday Roster
•    Join a supportive and results driven team
•    Live in the award winning, family friendly town of Mudgee - Wine Region

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. 

Moolarben Coal mine is Australia’s largest thermal coal producer and has both Underground and Open cut operations producing over 21 million tpa.  It has over 800 employees with employees residing in the beautiful Mudgee area, with all the facilities for a fantastic family lifestyle. 

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Scope, design and undertake construction of large civil and infrastructure projects to an agreed time, budget and quality.
• Provide strategic water management advice to Operations.
• Facilitate capital applications, organise design and approvals, construct and commission new facilities, assist with audits and compliance inspections.
• Undertake agreed rehabilitation, soil stripping, dam desilting and water management projects.
• Provide civil works, contract management and production systems to the site.
• Provide contract management supervision of capital and operational projects
• Accountability for all personnel in the Projects team to deliver quality, customer focused output. Specifically leading, task assignment, coaching, developing, monitoring and reviewing the performance of direct reports.
• Effective management of resources and facilities including the management of contractors.
• Work in close cooperation with peers and front line leaders to develop and implement appropriate strategies designed to improve the overall performance of the operations in terms of cost effective supply of saleable coal.
• Effectively manage labour, including management of manning numbers within budget, succession planning is in place and timely replacement of staff.
• Clearly communicate, monitor, support and implement policies, procedures and systems.
• Develop supporting team relationships with all team members.
• Provide contract and project management of larger civil and infrastructure projects.

Skills and Experience

Essential Criteria

• Experience in management and supervision of civil projects and/or mining activities.
• Relevant statutory and/or technical qualifications from a recognised body (Degree or Diploma)
• Project management skills and experience
• Strong technical and planning skill
• Knowledge of business improvement methods and demonstrated experience of driving improvement
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge of Industrial & employee relations, statutory rules and regulations
• Strategic & Conceptual thinking skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Implementation of annual forecasting and budget management
• Sound knowledge of statutory rules and regulations.

Desirable Criteria

• Management of large-scale construction or mining projects;
• Relevant statutory qualifications (OCE, MEM, and/or experience in Open Cut Mining Water Treatment Plant and water management experience.
• Expertise in use of project tools.     

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance 
• Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

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