Australia Regional Director: Mining Growth & Leadership

Equilibrium; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Equilibrium is seeking a senior leader to establish and guide its Australian mining presence from Brisbane, combining strategic leadership with deep technical credibility across geotechnical engineering, mine waste and hydrogeology.

You will lead growth, build relationships with mining operators and engineering firms, mentor engineers and shape the future of Equilibrium in Australia. Flexible arrangements may be considered with travel.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressively senior experience in mining, natural resources or mining-focused consulting.
• Technical background in geotechnical engineering, rock mechanics, mine waste, hydrogeology, structural geology or surface water.
• Established network of senior relationships within the Australian mining industry.
• Proven success in business development, client leadership and growing consulting capability.
• Experience building high‑performing teams and developing future technical and business leaders.
• Strong commercial judgement, communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to identify opportunities, build trusted relationships and turn ideas into successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Equilibrium’s Australian mining business with strategic leadership and client growth.
• Build mining client relationships and market presence across Australia.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers to strengthen the Australian capability.
• Attract, develop and retain exceptional technical professionals and build a high-performing team.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Rock mechanics

Mine waste

Hydrogeology

Structural geology

Surface water

Education

Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng/PhD) relevant

Professional registration (CPEng/RPEQ) or eligible

Job description

Equilibrium is seeking a senior leader to establish and guide its Australian mining presence from Brisbane, combining strategic leadership with deep technical credibility across geotechnical engineering, mine waste and hydrogeology.

You will lead growth, build relationships with mining operators and engineering firms, mentor engineers and shape the future of Equilibrium in Australia. Flexible arrangements may be considered with travel.