Underground Operations 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 a high-calibre underground mining leader to step into the role of Mining Operations Manager at MGO: Bluebird.



This opportunity will suit experienced contractor-side Operations or Project Managers, as well as proven underground leaders from a strong technical background who are ready to step into broader operational accountability.

Working a 4:3 roster or a 4:3 / 8:6 variant, and reporting to the Mining Manager, you will lead safety, production, and cost performance across a complex underground operation.



This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong delivery discipline, mature leadership capability, and the ability to execute at scale. You will set the benchmark for safety and operational excellence, develop high-performing teams, and play a pivotal role in delivering the site’s mining plans.

The Role

With accountability across safety, production, and operational performance, you will bring a results-driven mindset to a flagship underground operation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and leading best-practice safety standards across the underground operation
• Delivering underground production targets and project ramp-ups at scale
• Driving measurable operational improvement through disciplined execution
• Maintaining strong cost control and operational efficiency
• Managing workforce planning, including manning levels, rosters, and production forecasts
• Leading and developing a team of leaders and their wider operational workforce
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver site plans and strategic objectives
• Embedding organisational values and fostering a practical, high-performance culture

About You

We are seeking leaders who consistently deliver results and are ready to take on increased scope, influence, and accountability.

You may be:

• An experienced Operations Manager or Project Manager, or
• A proven Underground Manager / Superintendent with demonstrated readiness to step into a broader leadership role

You will bring:

• Extensive underground mining experience (typically 10–15 years)
• A people-centred leadership style, with a strong focus on developing others
• Exposure to contractor delivery environments (highly regarded, though not essential)
• Proven capability leading large underground teams and complex scopes of work
• A strong track record of delivering improvements in production, cost, and safety performance
• Sound knowledge of underground mining best practices
• The credibility and presence to influence stakeholders and drive a positive site culture

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.