Group Business Development and Exploration Manager - Perth based

• Join the executive team in the Perth office
• Manage a strong technical team
• Attractive salary packages and incentives.

Located in Perth, our client is an Australian based mining company with a focus on copper production and exploration. They hold mining and copper exploration activities in both the Pilbara region WA, as well as the Mount Isa Block in QLD. Due to current expansions and restructuring, our client is currently seeking an experienced Business Developer, all Exploration activities both regional as well as near mine, and the Corporate Mine Geology function.

Based in the Perth CBD you will be reporting directly to the CEO. You will be accountable for the Business Development, all Exploration activities (both regional and near mine), and the Corporate Mine Geology Function. You will manage a technical team which will focus on delivering effective exploration plans, improving and expanding the Groups business through the optimisation of existing operations and identification of new development or acquisition opportunities.

The duties and responsibilities for this role are as follows;

• Promote safety awareness in the department as well as contributing to the maintenance and review of procedures and work practices,
• Ensure support and compliance with all rules and regulations, statutory compliance, company policies, and procedures,
• Contribute to mine geology budgeting processes, including manning levels and drilling requirements,
• Plan, budget, Implement and manage suitable exploration programs through to pre-feasibility stage ensuring the highest standard of safety and environmental management,
• Participate in the provision of reports in timely manner with accurate Geological information,
• Establish and maintain relationships with government agencies, community groups, and other stakeholders including landowners and indigenous groups.

To be successful in this role, you must possess the following as a minimum;

• Must have Tertiary qualifications in Geology or related subjects,
• Minimum 15 years' experience, largely in metal base exploration and mining,
• Proven and demonstrated experience in leading and supervising a technical team,
• Operating experience both in open pit and underground environment,
• Previous experience in project evaluation and financial modelling,
• Experience in dealing with resources industry corporate matters,
• Competency in mining software packages (Surpac and Datamine preferred), Microsoft Office, GIS Packages (Mapinfo or ArcView),
• Demonstrated commitment and support of Company Values and Behaviours.

With attractive salary packages and incentives on offer it is an opportunity not to be missed. If this job sounds like it's the right one for you then please apply.