Mining Projects Coordinator

Mining Projects Coordinator

Job no: ******
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Dugald River Mine

Fantastic opportunity to develop your skillset in underground mining operations at MMG’s Dugald River operation!

We are MMG and we mine for progress.

At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future. 

We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value.  

Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusion and supports our people to grow.  We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.  We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate. 

Dugald River mine is one of the world’s top 10 Zinc mine operations, which has been producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017. 

The mine is committed to a low-carbon future. In April 2023 the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine’s power, and reducing emissions by 33% and this is just the start of its renewable energy transition. 

Dugald River employs around 750 employees and contractors on a mix of fly-in, fly-out and local residential basis.

Coordinator - Mine Projects

This role is to provide a single point of coordination for underground project planning and execution within Projects, working with Mining Operations, Technical Services and Maintenance to integrate schedules, resources, access and other constraints to reduce unplanned interactions, delays and rework.

This role will be based on an 8/6:4/3 roster, drive in drive out (DIDO) from Cloncurry or Mount Isa or fly in fly out (FIFO) from Townsville or Brisbane preferred.

Qualifications, Competencies & knowledge:

• Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in underground mining supervision, project coordination, planning or project controls roles.
• High-level prioritisation and stakeholder management across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong planning, organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Formal project management training (e.g., (PMBOK)Project Management Body of Knowledge) desirable.
• Genuine commitment to creating a safe work environment and leading by example.

Key responsibilities will include:

Develop and maintain an integrated underground project master schedule (weekly, fortnightly and look-ahead horizons) in collaboration with Mining, Technical Services and Maintenance leads.

Coordinate underground access, equipment and personnel requirements for project activities to minimise conflict with production and maintenance priorities.

Chair regular underground project coordination meetings (e.g., fortnightly resource planning) and maintain clear actions, constraints and escalation pathways.

Track project readiness (materials, contractors, permits, isolations, risk assessments, plans) and support timely mobilisation and execution.

Support cost control and reporting for the underground projects portfolio, including forecasting, variance tracking and inputs to governance reporting.

What we offer

• A competitive salary package.
• Leading local benefits.
• Career Development opportunity working for a Global Organisation.
• A culture of thinking Safety First.
• Work with a highly skilled strategic leadership team.

On-site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air-conditioned en-suite rooms and includes meal service and room cleaning. The village features, communal media facilities including 4G coverage, onsite Medical Centre, gym facilities with a women’s only area, a tennis court, swimming pool, walking track and entertainment area.  

MMG also provides the following generous benefits for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry & Mt. Isa

• Gym/PCYC membership
• Access to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposes
• Financial support for families where children attend boarding school
• Retention payment for long term Cloncurry residents

As a company, MMG strives for the best in safety, environmental protection, production standards and overall operational excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate. If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online.

Advertised: 22 Apr 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 15 May 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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