Commercial Manager - Eva Copper Mine

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

The Eva Copper Mine is a significant and strategically important project for Harmony marking a major milestone in the company’s copper growth strategy and its long-term commitment to Northwest Queensland. The mine will have a minimum life of 15 years and will involve mining multiple open cut pits providing copper bearing ore to a concentrator. Front-end engineering design is complete, and mine construction is expected to take up to 30 months with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year.

Reporting to the General Manager Business Readiness initially, the Commercial Manager is accountable for establishing, leading and continually improving the commercial and finance functions for Eva Copper Mine. The role is responsible for ensuring the operation has robust financial systems, controls, governance frameworks, reporting processes and commercial capabilities necessary to support safe, sustainable and profitable operations.

Roster & Location:

This role will be based at our Brisbane project office working a Monday to Friday roster during the project Business Readiness phase with travel to site as required. A hybrid working arrangement may be considered for candidates residing outside of Brisbane.

The role will be required to transition to site during Operations, with the option of DIDO from Mount Isa / Cloncurry area or FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville with connecting travel considered. The DIDO/FIFO roster will be 4 days on, 3 days off.

Eva Copper is committed to supporting local and regional employment. We strongly encourage applications from people living in Cloncurry, Mount Isa, Townsville and surrounding North Queensland communities.

Operational Readiness & Commissioning:

• Establish all site commercial, finance and reporting systems required to support operational readiness and long-term operational performance.
• Develop budgeting, forecasting, cost control, management accounting and financial reporting frameworks aligned with corporate requirements.
• Work closely with Harmony Australasia regional office to implement governance, financial controls, reporting standards and commercial processes.
• Develop site-based commercial and finance procedures, workflows and internal control systems.
• Support operational readiness activities by ensuring commercial and financial systems are fully functional before transition to operations.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and capability development of the commercial and finance team.
• Provide commercial and financial input into operational readiness planning, risk assessments, business improvement initiatives and project decision-making.
• Establish appropriate procurement, contract administration and expenditure approval processes.
• Develop reporting frameworks to support management decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Support capital readiness activities, asset handover processes and financial governance associated with project transition.

Operations Phase:

• Lead all site-based commercial and finance functions to support safe, efficient and profitable operations.
• Lead the financial and commercial components of the annual business planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital planning and Life of Mine planning processes.
• Provide financial stewardship including month-end reporting, management accounting and business performance analysis.
• Maintain accurate financial reporting including ore inventory valuation, waste deferral accounting and other mining-specific accounting requirements.
• Provide commercial advice and decision support to the General Manager and site leadership team.
• Lead procurement, contract administration and commercial governance activities within delegated authority limits, including contractor performance, commercial risk and claims/change management.
• Develop and maintain effective cost management systems that identify risks, opportunities and improvement initiatives.
• Monitor financial performance and provide timely analysis, commentary and recommendations to improve business outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, corporate policies, statutory obligations and governance requirements.
• Support Harmony Australasia functions in relation to treasury, working capital, insurance, taxation and statutory reporting requirements, acting as the key site interface for these activities.
• Lead, mentor and develop commercial and finance team members to achieve individual and organisational objectives.
• Support operational planning, capital evaluations, business improvement initiatives and strategic decision-making.

What will you bring to Harmony:

You must be an experienced professional who is self-motivated and able to work efficiently and collaboratively in a team environment holding the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business, Law or a related commercial discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading Commercial and/or Finance teams within the Mining or Resources industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial governance requirements applicable to mining and resource operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost management and commercial analysis.
• Strong understanding of mining financial processes including ore inventory valuation and waste deferral accounting.
• Experience implementing and managing ERP systems and associated financial reporting processes.
• Experience developing commercial frameworks, governance systems, controls and reporting structures.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing commercial and finance teams.
• CPA or CA qualification (desirable).

What are the benefits of working for Harmony?

• An opportunity to be part of a formidable team focused on building an exciting, new project.
• Eligible to participate in the company bonus scheme.
• Corporate / discounted rates with Medibank and access to Harmony’s rewards and discounts scheme.
• The opportunity to work for an international mining company with a diverse workforce.
• Work for a company who values their employees and recognises their contribution.

To Apply

If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and experience to fulfil this role, please submit your application online. Please include a Cover Letter which outlines how your skills and experience align with this role.

Salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience.

To learn more about Harmony, please visit our website or the Eva Copper Jobs Hub

Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this role.We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for screening will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing and a functional capacity evaluation suited to the work demands.