Senior Business Improvement Specialist in Cobar

Aurelia Metals Limited is an ASX-listed, Australian-owned gold and base metals company based in NSW. We operate the Peak and Federation underground mines and are progressing the Great Cobar Project, a high-grade copper development near Peak. We are proud to be a WORK180 endorsed employer, with inclusion, safety, and our Values at the heart of everything we do.

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on how Aurelia operates. As a Senior Business Improvement Specialist, you’ll work closely with leaders and operational teams across the Cobar Region, primarily at Peak, with support to Hera/Federation where required. You’ll be part of a team focused on improving the way we work, strengthening operational performance and building capability across the business.

With a strong focus on productivity improvement and the deployment and embedding of the Aurelia Management Operating System (MOS), this role will suit someone who enjoys working with people, solving complex operational problems and turning improvement opportunities into sustainable results.

Roster: 8/6, 12 hours per day (Dayshift only)

Location: Peak Mine, Cobar NSW

Travel options: Residents enjoy a balanced roster and the opportunity to settle into the family-friendly township of Cobar. Relocation support is available, along with a residential allowance DIDO if you live within an 800km radius of the Mine site which includes a travel allowance FIFO from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive productivity improvement across the Cobar Region.
• Develop and embed the Aurelia Management Operating System (MOS).
• Lead and govern business improvement initiatives.
• Use data and structured problem solving to identify opportunities, prioritise initiatives and measure value.
• Coach and develop leaders and teams.
• Build sustainable improvement capability across the business.

Qualifications and experience:

• Experience in business improvement within mining, manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Experience with structured improvement, operational excellence or management systems.
• Strong facilitation, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence using data to identify opportunities and measure results.
• Strong communication skills and advanced Microsoft Office capability.
• A collaborative approach and behaviours aligned with Aurelia Metals Values.
• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma or similar Business Improvement certification.

At Aurelia Metals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We reward hard work, support growth, prioritise wellbeing, and foster a culture where everyone belongs, because when you thrive, we thrive.

What we offer:

• Reward & Recognition: Competitive pay, incentives, share plans and recognition programs.
• Lifestyle Balance: Family-friendly rosters, 18 weeks paid parental leave, health perks, counselling and flexible work options.
• Purpose & Community: Values-driven culture, WORK180 Employer of Choice, relocation support and local benefits.
• Development & Progression: Training and development, apprenticeships, graduate programs and clear career pathways.

Our recruitment process: We are committed to a fair, accessible, and transparent process, using structured interviews and work-ready checks. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know during initial screen.

What to expect:

• Application review – we assess applications as they are received.
• Initial screen – a short call with our HR team.
• Structured interview – with a technical leader and HR representative.
• Work-ready checks – may include police clearance, pre-employment medical, references and/or skills testing.
• Offer – a formal offer made to the successful candidate.

We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.