General Manager

Forrestania Resources | Perth CBD | Executive Mining Leadership OpportunityForrestania Resources is embarking on a transformational growth phase, rapidly transitioning from junior explorer to emerging mid-tier gold producer. With plans to bring three open pit gold mining operations into production within the next 12 months, we are seeking an exceptional General Manager - Technical Services to establish and lead our corporate technical function from the ground up.Reporting directly to the Technical Director and Managing Director, this newly created executive role will be instrumental in building the technical frameworks, leadership capability, governance systems and development strategies required to support the Company's aggressive growth objectives.This is a rare opportunity for an experienced mining leader to leave a lasting legacy by helping shape the future of a rapidly expanding ASX-listed gold company.The RoleAs General Manager - Technical Services, you will provide strategic leadership across:Geology & Resource DevelopmentOpen Pit Mine Planning & Technical StudiesExploration Strategy & GrowthEnvironmental & Regulatory ManagementMineral Resource & Ore Reserve GovernanceCorporate Technical Standards & ReportingStarting with a largely clean slate, you will build the technical services function, establish best-practice systems and recruit and develop a high-performing team capable of supporting multiple operating open pit mines.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and lead the Company's Corporate Technical Services division.Develop technical governance, policies, systems and reporting frameworks.Oversee geology, resource estimation and resource growth strategies.Provide leadership across open pit mine planning, scheduling and optimisation.Drive exploration programs focused on extending mine life and discovering new opportunities.Support feasibility studies, project development and mine start-up activities.Partner with operational teams to maximise value across multiple open pit operations.Manage environmental and regulatory compliance strategies.Provide technical guidance and recommendations to the Executive Team and Board.Assess growth opportunities, acquisitions and project development initiatives.About YouSignificant senior leadership experience within the Australian mining industry, ideally with gold experience.Strong background in mining engineering, geology or technical mining disciplines.Proven experience supporting or developing multiple open pit mining operations.Demonstrated success building teams, systems and technical capability in a growth-focused environment.Strong understanding of resource estimation, mine planning, feasibility studies and project development.Commercially astute with the ability to influence executive and board-level decisions.Passion for building organisations and creating value through technical excellence.Why Join Forrestania Resources?Build From the Ground UpCreate and lead the entire technical services function during a critical period of growth.Three Open Pit Gold Mines in 12 MonthsPlay a key role in one of Western Australia's most ambitious gold growth stories.Executive-Level ImpactWork directly alongside the Technical Director and Managing Directo and board, influencing strategy and business-critical decisions. This is a rare chance to operate at the highest level of the business without the layers of bureaucracy typically found in larger organisations.Shape the FutureHelp transform Forrestania Resources from a junior explorer into a significant multi-mine gold producer.his opportunity would particularly suit a senior mining executive who enjoys operating in entrepreneurial environments where decisions are made quickly, growth is aggressive, and the ability to build capability from the ground up is highly valued.For a confidential discussion you can contact Jeremy Edwards for further information.