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Commercial Manager
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  • Full time
  • Lemington, New South Wales, Australia
  • Commercial - Middle Management
Job ID JR104488 Closing date 24/05/2025 Last Updated 12/05/2025

As a large open cut mining operation in the NSW Hunter Valley, HVO is a workplace where you can unearth opportunities. The opportunity to make a difference in a fast paced and exciting environment. To be empowered, have your opinions valued and your efforts rewarded. The opportunity to take charge of your career, starting with this role.


HVO is laying the foundation for the future by investing in equipment, technology and our people so we consistently achieve our goals and contribute positively to the environment and the community.
So, we are seeking a confident and enthusiastic person who share our values – Think Sharp, Dig In and Care - to join our high performing team.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Job Description

Reporting to, and being the trusted advisor to the General Manager, the Commercial Manager is the most senior finance professional on the mine site, with responsibilities that include financial control and compliance along with the management of the Finance, Procurement, Warehouse and IS&T teams. The Commercial Manager will oversee the preparation and delivery of life of mine plans, annual budgets and reforecasts supporting the operation with accurate cost models and robust cost control systems.

About the Role

As the Commercial Manager at HVO, it will be your role to:

  • Provide strong and effective leadership to the site Commercial team, comprising of the finance, procurement, warehouse and IS&T teams.

  • Actively participate as a key member of the site leadership team, working collaboratively with the General Manager and Financial Controller to optimise business performance.

  • Build strong relationships between commercial and other operational and support departments within the operation.

  • Drive the achievement of business results by ensuring robust business decision making capacity in key stakeholders via coaching, information sharing and performance monitoring.

  • Ensure that the performance and development requirements for all members of the Commercial team are established and implemented, including personally coaching team members where appropriate.

  • Partner closely with Department Managers to provide timely and accurate information to support commercial decision making and business improvement.

The specific responsibilities of the role will include:

  • Managing the end to end commercial/finance function of the HVO Joint Venture.

  • Management reporting (mine production, financial performance), specifically cost reporting

  • Budgeting and Forecasting (mine production, costs, capital and risks), including the Life of Mine plan

  • Lead the Procurement, Contracts and Warehouse function through the Supply Superintendent

  • Provide on-site management for the site IS&T function

  • Drive compliance with commercial policies and procedures

  • Auditing (both internal and external)

Roster and Location

  • Monday to Friday day shift roster

  • Based on site at HVO (1011 Lemington Road, 30kms West of Singleton)

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

  • A minimum of 2 years experience in an equivalent role at a mine site which has at least 500 employees.

  • A full member of one of the professional accounting bodies (CPA, CA).

  • A sound understanding of mining processes and technology used in mining activities.

  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities – including the ability to engage with, motivate and develop your team, including Culture improvements.

  • A high level of interpersonal communication and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels across multiple departments as well as engaging and influencing key external stakeholders.

  • A high degree of personal motivation with the ability to successfully drive change.

  • Demonstrated experience leading Procurement, Contracts and Warehouse functions, with IS&T management is desirable.

  • Proven experience in a large ERP system (SAP preferred). Xeras experience is highly desirable.

  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Advanced time management and prioritisation skills.

  • A high level of computer literacy.

  • Experience in systems improvement.

Working for us isn’t like working at any mine, we offer you the opportunity to grow and develop.

Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority.

Employee benefits include:

  • minimum five weeks annual leave

  • market competitive salary, including bonus, allowances and relocation assistance

  • a safe and enjoyable workplace where everyone is respected valued and empowered

  • structured training and development to support you progress your career

  • education assistance

  • health and wellness reimbursement program

  • paid parental leave

  • salary sacrificing options

  • private health insurance subsidies

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

If you're looking to unearth opportunities, we want to hear from you!

Applications close Friday 23rd May

Based on site at HVO

Hunter Valley Operations Location

Working for us isn’t like working at any old mine. We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance. 
Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority.