General Manager - Energy & Resource Development

An emerging resource development organisation is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead the strategic growth of large-scale, long-life resource assets.

Supported by international partnerships, proven technologies, and a long-term investment horizon, the organisation is focused on delivering generational economic and societal impact through responsible energy development. The scope spans the full project lifecycle—from early-stage exploration through to construction, operations, and future expansion.

As General Manager, you will be accountable for defining and executing the organisation’s long-term strategy while building a high-performing, purpose-driven team. You will play a central role in developing major resource assets, establishing organisational culture, and delivering complex projects over the coming decades.

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead an organisation from the ground up, shaping projects of significant scale and lasting importance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all business functions
• Build and scale a multidisciplinary team from early-stage development onward
• Develop and implement organisational structures, recruitment strategies, and retention programs
• Lead project activities including scoping studies, development planning, execution planning, and permitting strategies
• Oversee risk management, stakeholder engagement, and corporate reputation
• Establish and embed a culture centred on safety, accountability, performance, and attention to detail
• Drive long-term project delivery from concept through to operations and future expansion

Requirements:
Essential

• Proven executive leadership experience, with a track record of building and scaling organisations or teams
• Strong ability to balance long-term strategic vision with hands-on execution
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Sound judgment in risk assessment, decision-making, and driving outcomes
• Experience engaging, leading, and developing teams across multiple career stages
• Self-starting, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment

Preferred

• Background in resources, energy, or infrastructure sectors
• Experience with major capital project development and delivery
• Experience with permitting, regulatory engagement, and stakeholder management
• Exposure to international partnerships or multi-jurisdictional project structures

Benefits:
• Base salary: AUD $300,000 – $350,000
• Attractive performance-based bonus and incentive structure
• Opportunity to build and lead a business from inception
• Exposure to large-scale, globally significant projects
• Long-term career opportunity with meaningful impact

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