About Yilgarn Iron:

TSS is proud to partner with Yilgarn Iron to secure the best talent for the restart and ongoing operations of the recently acquired iron ore assets in the Yilgarn hub.

Yilgarn Iron is a privately owned Australian mining company focused on restarting and responsibly operating a portfolio of historic hematite iron ore assets in Western Australia’s Yilgarn region. The company’s assets include Koolyanobbing, Windarling, Parker Range, and adjacent tenements, all hosted within structurally complex BIF sequences typical of the Southern Cross Greenstone Belt.

About the Role:

This is a crucial leadership position overseeing the transition from care and maintenance to full production. The GM will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and take responsibility for statutory, operational, and safety compliance, ensuring that site operations are managed efficiently and in accordance with all legislative, environmental, and operational requirements.

As GM, you will be instrumental in driving operational efficiencies, ensuring cost discipline, and making data-driven decisions. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary leadership team and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.

A key part of the role will be overseeing rehabilitation efforts, shaping landforms to be safe, stable, and non-polluting. This includes managing drainage control, sedimentation traps, ponds, and the encapsulation of potentially polluting materials to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022.

Lead the safe execution of all site operations.

Oversee contractor performance and site-wide safety compliance.

Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team (geology, mining, maintenance, HSE, processing, materials and logistics, admin).

Implement cost tracking systems and drive operational efficiencies.

Manage site environmental compliance, tenement reporting, and rehabilitation activities, focusing on safe, stable, and non-polluting landforms.

Oversee drainage control, sedimentation traps, ponds, and encapsulation of potentially polluting materials.

Key Requirements:

Tertiary qualification in mining engineering, geology, or related discipline (preferred).

Unrestricted Quarry Manager’s Certificate of Competency (WA).

Demonstrable experience in a similar role.

Deep understanding of WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022 and SMS.

Proven experience in iron ore operations.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams in a fast-paced environment.

Why Yilgarn?

This is a unique opportunity to work with highly respected industry leaders and contribute directly to the next phase in the evolution of the Yilgarn Hub. You will be central to a critical restart project that will shape the future of the business.

The role comes with flexible roster options, including 4/3, 5/2, or 8/6, providing a strong work-life balance. Competitive remuneration and a bonus structure will be discussed, with a focus on rewarding performance and success.

Apply today, or contact Dave - Regional Director at [email protected]