Alternate Manager - Open Pit

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.

Westgold is seeking an experienced Alternate Manager Open Pit to play a key leadership role in the safe, efficient and commercially focused delivery of our open pit mining operations. This is a senior operational position suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can balance technical excellence with strong people leadership

About the Role

Reporting to the Open Pit Manager, this site‑based position operates on an 8:6 roster and provides day‑to‑day operational oversight, technical guidance and leadership continuity across our open pit mining activities. You will support the execution of mine plans, maintain high operational standards and step into the statutory role when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily open pit activities to ensure safe, efficient and compliant execution of mining plans.
  
• Provide operational continuity by acting as the Open Pit Manager when required.
  
• Align field execution with production schedules and longer‑term planning objectives.
  
• Oversee drill and blast quality, ore control and material movement to maximise recovery and minimise dilution.
  
• Analyse operational performance, identify constraints and implement practical improvements.
  
• Work collaboratively with geology, survey, geotechnical and planning teams to ensure technical inputs are effectively applied in the field.
  
• Maintain oversight of pit wall conditions, geotechnical controls and compliance with all technical recommendations.
  
• Monitor ore reconciliation trends and drive corrective actions where needed.
  
• Support contractor performance management, ensuring delivery against safety, physical and commercial expectations.
  
• Contribute to cost control by monitoring equipment utilisation, dig rates and productivity.
  
• Provide coaching and leadership to engineers, supervisors and frontline teams to build capability and consistency.
  
• Maintain strong visibility in the field to reinforce standards and address emerging issues promptly.
  
• Undertake additional operational or technical duties as directed by the Open Pit Manager.
  

About You

You are an experienced open pit mining professional with a strong operational mindset, commercial awareness and the ability to lead high‑performing teams.

Essential:

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

Highly Regarded:

• First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate
  
• Demonstrated success in contractor management and cost control
  
• Strong communication and influencing skills
  
• 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.