Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Mining & Resources

Our client, a highly regarded Australian mining organisation with a strong multi‑site operational footprint, has engaged us exclusively to recruit a Commercial Manager to lead Finance, Accounting, Commercial and Administration functions across an established mine site. This is a rare opportunity to join a respected resources company in a senior leadership role where you will have genuine influence, organisational visibility and the ability to shape commercial performance across a well-known mine site.

About the Company
Our client is a well‑established Australian resources business with multiple operating locations and an exciting growth trajectory. The organisation is known for its strong culture, commitment to safety and operational excellence, and its focus on developing and empowering its people.

Further details will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

About the Role

Working closely with both site leadership and the corporate office, the Commercial Manage r will oversee all financial, commercial, and administrative functions across the mining operations.
Your remit will span strategic leadership, operational finance, continuous improvement, team development and commercial optimisation.
You will:

• Lead the Finance, Accounting, Commercial and Admin teams across the site
• Drive margin improvement, cost control and operational efficiencies
• Partner with operational leaders to support decision‑making
• Manage and coordinate the annual budget and life of mine update and quarterly re-forecasting process
• Ensure transparency, governance and compliance across all commercial processes
• Mentor, lead and develop a high‑performing team
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes and reporting

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership across safety, commercial and operational disciplines
• Implement and enhance commercial systems, processes and policies
• Lead investigations, audits and commercial risk assessments
• Establish strong cross‑functional relationships across operations and corporate
• Manage commercial data integrity and reporting frameworks
• Contribute to long‑term financial models and project finance requirements
• Develop capability, succession and training plans for your team
• Ensure commercial activities meet regulatory, statutory and internal standards

About You
We are seeking a commercial or finance professional with experience in mining, resources, or a comparable complex operational environment.
You will bring:

• Strong commercial and financial leadership capability
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• A continuous improvement mindset
• The ability to work autonomously and operate at a senior level

Why This Opportunity?

• Exclusive senior leadership role in a stable, growing organisation
• Influence commercial strategy.
• Highly engaged Executive and Operational leadership team
• Strong career development pathways
• Confidential and professionally supported recruitment process

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.