About Malabar Resources
We are an independent Australian-based resources company located in the Upper Hunter Valley, in New South Wales.
Our operations include the Maxwell Underground Mine, the Maxwell Solar Farm based on rehabilitated land on the Maxwell Infrastructure site, Maxwell Infrastructure, the Spur Hill Underground Project, and agricultural properties including the Merton Vineyard.
About The Role
We are seeking an energetic and skilled Project Manager to join our Leadership Team. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing delivery of the Maxwell Underground Mine Project ensuring project deliverables meet both operational and budget requirements.
The Project Manager position is a key leadership role which requires collaboration across operational departments and with external contracting organisations.
Key Objectives
* Management and reporting of project performance including plan vs. actual reporting.
* Overall management of Project Schedule – GANTT, critical path tracking and updates.
* Management of Capital Budget, in conjunction with the Commercial Manager, including estimate updates, tracking, forecasting, contingency management, and reporting.
* Engaging design consultants and operations team to finalise package scopes, designs and delivery methodologies where required.
* Development and management of project team; role scoping, onboarding, performance management.
* Contract management – including tendering and evaluation, contractor selection and contract formation and ensuring good contract administration processes are in place.
* Presenting updates to the Project Control Group (and Board as required).
Skills And Experience
* Tertiary qualifications in Engineering.
* At least 5 years post qualification experience in a Project Management role in mining, construction, or with a major contractor to the resources sector.
* Experience in Underground Mine project development and associated studies.
* Extensive experience managing, and collaborating with, a contract workforce assigned to significant project works.
* Demonstrated ability to successfully build and lead a Team to achieve Project Objectives.
* Experience in preparing, and reporting, against budgets.
* Sound planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Demonstrated ability to meet production objectives.
* Excellence time management and prioritisation skills.
* Recent experience in a highly productive contemporary longwall coal mine would be advantageous.
Employee Benefits
* Competitive remuneration package with robust employee benefits.
* Comprehensive salary packaging through Maxxia.
* Extensive support through Malabar's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
* Long-term career opportunities with 25-year mine life.
* Thriving company culture focused on internal promotion and career development.