Open Pit Manager

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

We are seeking an experienced Open Pit Manager to lead and manage our open pit mining operations, ensuring excellence across safety, technical delivery, and commercial performance. This is a senior leadership role with accountability for life‑of‑mine planning, contractor performance, and operational outcomes across the open pit function.



About the Role

Reporting to the Operational General Manager, this is a site‑based position operating on an 8:6, 4:3 roster. You will be responsible for the effective management of the Group’s open pit mining division and for delivering strong operational, safety and commercial outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overall leadership of open pit mining activities, including safety, technical and commercial performance
• Development and management of open pit Life of Mine plans and scenario modelling
• Financial assessment of mining projects and mining areas
• Budget preparation, forecasting, accruals and cost control
• Active management of mining contractors to ensure contractual, physical and commercial performance
• Identification and delivery of continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Leadership, mentoring and performance management of open pit leadership teams
• Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, Mines Regulations, and company policies

About You

You are a seasoned open pit mining professional with a strong operational and commercial mindset and a proven ability to lead high‑performing teams.

Essential requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in a mining‑related discipline
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the mining industry, including at least 5 years in gold
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in open pit mining and in a leadership role
• Unrestricted Quarry Manager’s Certificate of Competency
• Eligibility to be appointed as Site Senior Executive under the Mines Regulations
• Strong knowledge of WHS Act 2020 and WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Membership with AusIMM

Highly regarded:

• First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate
• Demonstrated success in contractor management and cost control
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• A continuous improvement mindset aligned with company values

The Westgold Offer

A range of benefits including:

• A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
• Performance based bonus
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance
• Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
• 5 years' pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.


Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions.

We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!


Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver's licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email inclusion@westgold.com.au


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