Technical Services Manager

About the Company

Avenira is a fertiliser focused project developer, driving the development of the Wonarah Phosphate Project – one of Australia’s largest known phosphate deposits. Located in the Northern Territory, this project aims to play a critical role in the global shift towards food security, related agriculture and industrial phosphate products through the production of DSO Phosphate Rock.

This is your opportunity to be part of a key project that combines innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth.

About the Role

Lead the technical services team for a new mining project in the Northern Territory!

This role is responsible for overseeing mine planning, geology, surveying, and engineering functions, ensuring alignment with operational goals and regulatory requirements. This is a full-time permanent role on an 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO roster, preferably from Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, or Brisbane.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage the technical services team, including Mining Engineers, Geologists, Surveyors, Pit and Lab Technicians.
• Develop and maintain mine plans in collaboration with operations, driving continuous improvement in mine design, scheduling, and operational efficiency.
• Manage grade control drilling, sampling, QA/QC, assay reporting, resource reconciliation and technical databases.
• Assist in the design, construction and management of either a contractor or owner-managed site-based laboratory facility.
• Develop and maintain the Ground Control Management Plan and support safe pit, dump and surface operations.
• Assist Avenira’s Exploration Manager to manage all NT related tenements.
• Ensure accurate and timely surveying and reporting of mine production and development.
• Manage technical studies, feasibility assessments, and project evaluations.
• Lead Technical Services planning, budgeting and cost control across mine engineering, geology and surveying.
• Provide technical input into forecasts, strategic plans and operational improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support the Resident Manager and act in the role when required.

About You / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Extensive experience in mining operations, including in a leadership role, familiarity with flat-lying, orebodies is advantageous.
• Demonstrated expertise in mine scheduling, geological modelling, grade control, sampling techniques, and laboratory setup and operations
• Proficiency in mine planning and geology modelling software (e.g. Deswik, Surpac, Vulcan, Micromine, Datamine, Leapfrog Geo).
• Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Why Join Avenira?

You will join a dynamic, open-minded and forward-thinking leadership team as they embark on the development of a new phosphate mining project in the Northern Territory. This is a unique opportunity to contribute from the ground up and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a major mining operation.

How to Apply

• If you're interested in this role, click on ‘Apply now’, or contact Peter Pedersen (08 7221 4156) peter.pedersen@hays.com.au) to discuss the role further.
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