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General Manager Water, Geotechnical & Tailings
- Osborne Park, WA, Australia, 6017
- Permanent, Full time
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- ASX 200 Company - A dynamic global leader with cutting edge innovation
- We invest in your career, with a focus on leadership, upskilling, training and development programs
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The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director Technical, The General Manager – Water, Tailings and Geotechnical is responsible for the strategic leadership, governance and technical oversight of water management, tailings storage facilities (TSF’s) and geotechnical risks across the company’s mining operations and projects. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, promotes sustainability and safeguards the integrity of critical infrastructure throughout the project lifecycle – from design and construction to closure.
Key responsibilities;
- Develop and implement long-term strategies for integrated water, tailings, and geotechnical management
- Provide expert leadership to multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with corporate and site leadership, HSE and sustainability functions
- Represent the company with regulators, communities, joint venture partners, and stakeholders on matters related to tailings and water stewardship
- Oversee and be involved in design, construction, operation, monitoring and closure of TSF’s and water management systems, supporting independent technical reviews and audits
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., ANCOLD); identify, assess, and mitigate geotechnical, water, and tailings risks across sites
- Drive responsible water use, balance operational, environmental, and community needs
- Build and lead a high-performing team of engineers and specialists; mentor future leaders and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Apply strong financial understanding in preparing and managing budgets and schedules; oversee cost control and documentation
What is required
- Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental or related field
- Extensive experience in the mining industry preferred, including other senior positions
- Proven expertise in tailings and water management with exposure to brownfields and Greenfields preferred
- Sound understanding of international tailings standards
About Mineral Resources
MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. With a focus on people and innovation, MinRes has become one of the ASX’s best-performing companies since listing in 2006.
Our headquarters at 20 Walters Drive sets a new standard for workplace wellness. World class facilities include a café, restaurant, commercial gym, crèche, daycare and health centre, including GP.
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