Manager Mining & Operations Planning

About the Company

Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Fortescue Careers

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

About the Role

The Mining and Operations Planning Manager is a pivotal senior leadership role driving the integration of mine planning, operational execution, and contractor performance to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-efficient magnetite production at Iron Bridge. With oversight of operations planning, mining execution, and the contractor services contract, this role ensures seamless alignment between strategy and delivery—optimising equipment performance, productivity, and asset reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead integrated mine planning to deliver safe, aligned, and cost-effective production outcomes
• Oversee mine design and governance to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable operations
• Provide strategic leadership to consistently achieve production, quality, and schedule targets
• Align maintenance and lifecycle strategies to maximise fleet reliability and performance
• Drive accurate forecasting and disciplined plan execution across production and cost
• Own contractor performance to ensure safe, efficient delivery aligned to business targets
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimisation to support strong financial outcomes
• Manage operational risk and ensure full compliance with safety and statutory requirements
• Build high-performing teams and strong alignment across internal and external stakeholders
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement to enhance operational performance

Qualifications and Experience

• 10–15+ years’ experience in open-pit mining, with strong leadership across planning, operations, and maintenance
• Proven capability integrating mine planning, mobile maintenance, and operational execution to deliver performance outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in life-of-mine and medium-term planning, with strong financial acumen across OPEX and CAPEX
• Track record leading multidisciplinary teams and managing contractor mining and maintenance models
• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering (or related) and eligibility for WA First Class Mine Manager’s or Quarry Manager’s Certificate
• Strong technical and systems knowledge, including mine planning software, fleet maintenance strategies, and WA regulatory requirements

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Fortescue Careers

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.