Principal Mining Inspector - A Top Job Down Under!

· Quality Assurance

· Productivity Improvement

· Underground Mining Focus

· Competitive Executive Package

Our client has an immediate need for a senior mining industry professional to provide technical and strategic advice and support as part of the Tasmanian Government's regulatory compliance program across a diverse range of mining companies. The position will have a particular focus on underground metalliferous operations across the State of Tasmania (www.tas.gov.au).

Working with a reasonable degree of independence, your objective is to utilise your substantial industry knowledge and experience to ensure that mining operations in Tasmania have in place operating practices and procedures which provide a work environment that meets leading edge industry safety standards.

You will design, manage and conduct safety audits and have a strong quality assurance focus. Your wealth of engineering and technical experience will enable you to understand the potential implications of what you observe and make recommendations accordingly.

You will need substantial management/senior professional level experience in mine operations, with appropriate qualifications in mining or geotechnical engineering. A sound knowledge of Australian Standards as they relate to mining operations will be well regarded as will a total commitment to the ongoing improvement of safety and the economic and social benefits that result.

This is an ideal role for a person looking for that opportunity to move out of operations management but still make a real contribution to the ongoing development of the Australian mining industry.

You will have the choice of living in one of the established regional centres on the northwest coast at Burnie, inland on the Tamar River at Launceston, or in the State capital, Hobart.

The salary and benefits package is competitive and will be negotiated in line with current industry levels. Relocation costs will be met by the employer, and assistance will be provided with immigration requirements for a non resident appointee.

Initial inquiries and formal applications are to be directed to David Parker quoting Ref No: 5552.