Barrick is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has 27 mining operations with many advanced exploration projects located across 5 continents and a large number of tenements located on some of the most prolific and prospective mineral trends.  11 of Barrick’s mining operations are found within the Australia Pacific region, with its regional head office located in Perth, Western Australia. Barrick (Granny Smith) Pty Ltd is located 950kms north east of Perth and 23kms south of Laverton and has been one of Australia’s leading gold producers for the last 15 years.  With continued growth in our underground mining operations and an exciting exploration portfolio, the projected mine life is 8 years based on the current reserves. We are currently seeking an energetic Business Improvement Specialist to join the Barrick team at our Granny Smith operation in Western Australia. As the BI Specialist you will be responsible for supporting our core value of continuous improvement by identifying, facilitating and driving business improvement activities across the site. This will provide you with an outstanding opportunity to work across all areas of the business and further develop your career potential. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Reinforce our core value of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing cultural improvements across the site
• Analysing the full business to identify and prioritise opportunities for improvement
• Reinforce the vision, strategy and principles associated with the Barrick Business Improvement program
• Co-ordinate Business Improvement initiatives and projectsacross the mine site
• Execute improvement initiatives to deliver positive value against the key business drivers
• Develop the continuous improvement culture through training, coaching and communication across site
• Ensure that specific, measurable, appropriate KPIs are in place against which progress is regularly reviewed and monitored
• Engage the workforce in new ideas that will improve the business 

 Requirements:

• Degree in a business-related or technical discipline and / or significant experience in a mining or heavy industry environment is highly desirable
•  Those who come from an operational/trade background with an interest in developing their career are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated passion to develop a continuous improvement culture and lead business improvement initiatives within your previous roles
• Passion and energy to engage in improvement activities at all levels
• Solid understanding and experience using continuous improvement techniques & methodologies or the ability to quickly learn these
• Have the ability to Facilitate and Lead Change in all areas and levels of the business
• Sound interpersonal skills especially in the areas of communication and group facilitation
• Ability to coach site management and improvement teams as required in the use of the BI framework, strategy, tools and methodologies.

The Company is committed to high quality safety, environmental and continuous improvement practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area.
The operation is fly in/fly out from Perth on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster. Excellent on-site accommodation is provided. Recreational facilities include Internet café, Foxtel, swimming pool, tennis court and gymnasium. 

This position offers a competitive salary package in line with qualifications and experience. Standard benefits include premium private health cover for the whole family, salary continuance, salary packaging options and 20 days annual leave per year. 

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