Job Openings Regional COO

About the job Regional COO

A growing gold company is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Operating Officer to lead the operational development of a newly acquired project. This role will oversee start-up and commissioning, stabilise operations, drive production targets, and identify growth opportunities including M&A initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership:

  • Lead the transition from start-up to stable production, ensuring operational discipline and delivery of production targets.

  • Provide technical oversight across mining engineering, geology, and production teams.

  • Establish a high-performing operational culture that balances local team development with corporate alignment.

Strategic Development:

  • Identify and evaluate growth opportunities, supporting feasibility assessments and potential acquisitions.

  • Contribute to strategic decision-making at the executive level, aligning operational execution with broader corporate objectives.

  • Build self-sustaining operational models suitable for a mid-cap, growth-focused company.

Team and Culture:

  • Develop and mentor operational teams, enhancing capability, performance, and cross-cultural integration.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

  • Collaborate with corporate leadership and local teams to ensure alignment and operational excellence.

Compliance and Reporting:

  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, legal, and regulatory requirements.

  • Report on operational performance, milestones, and key metrics to executive leadership.


Key Requirements:

  • Proven executive experience in a mid-cap or growth-focused mining environment.

  • Track record of delivering production success, building operational teams, and stabilising early-stage projects.

  • Strong understanding of both open pit and underground operations.

  • Demonstrated ability to drive cultural integration and high-performance operational practices.

  • Strong emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and ability to work collaboratively across international and local teams.

  • Ability to travel regularly to operational sites as required.