Group Manager Strategic Planning & Business Analysis

Glencore Coal; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Glencore Coal Assets Australia is seeking a Group Manager for Strategic Planning & Business Analysis to lead a team of mining engineers and analysts. The role focuses on strategic mine planning, Life of Mine assessments, and evaluating business development and investment opportunities across the NSW/QLD coal portfolio.

You will influence investment decisions, lead portfolio optimisation, and provide strategic support to operational sites, driving value across GCAA.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the coal mining industry.
• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation capabilities.
• Proven leadership of high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Planning & Business Analysis across GCAA. (Life of Mine planning, portfolio optimisation, and project evaluation).
• Assess business development, investments, and potential M&A opportunities across GCAA.
• Provide strategic support to operational sites and influence decisions at all levels.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team of mining engineers and business analysts.

Skills

Strategic planning

Business analysis

Mining engineering

Financial modelling

Team leadership

Education

Mining Engineering

Commerce

Tools

Excel

Financial modelling software

Job description

Group Manager Strategic Planning & Business Analysis

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Group Manager – Strategic Planning & Business Analysis

Glencore Coal Assets Australia

Glencore Hunter Valley Office, near Singleton NSW

Glencore Coal Assets Australia (GCAA) is offering an exciting opportunity to lead Strategic Planning & Business Analysis and play a key role in shaping the future of our Australian coal business. With 13 operational mines across New South Wales and Queensland, GCAA offers a diverse and challenging environment, with exposure to the entire coal business, from established operations to future projects and M&A.

Reporting to the General Manager Business Development and Technical Services, you will lead a team of mining engineers and business analysts responsible for strategic mine planning, Life of Mine plan assessments and the evaluation of business development and investment opportunities across GCAA. This includes portfolio optimisation, early-stage project development and potential M&A opportunities, as well as providing strategic support to operational sites.

You will bring extensive experience in the coal mining industry, supported by tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, Commerce, or a related discipline. A strong combination of technical and commercial capability is essential, together with a sound understanding of financial modelling, valuation techniques, and the key value drivers of a mining business. Experience in strategic planning, business development or commercial analysis will be highly regarded.

You will be a commercially astute and strategic thinker, with the ability to identify opportunities, translate complex analysis into clear recommendations and influence decision making at all levels. Equally important will be your ability to lead and develop a high-performing team and build strong relationships across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role with broad exposure across GCAA and directly influence the strategic direction and investment decisions driving the future of our Australian coal business.

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.