Manager, Process

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausenco is seeking a Manager, Process in Brisbane to lead the Process Engineering Team through the full project lifecycle, from scoping to feasibility and execution across diverse mineral portfolios.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality process engineering deliverables, developing client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers, with opportunities to shape strategy and contribute to continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy or similar.
• Extensive industry experience with commodity exposure across mineral process engineering roles.
• Experience in a design engineering environment at Lead Process Engineer level or above.
• Experience with commodities including precious, base metals or battery minerals.
• Experience across multiple engineering phases: concept to site support.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Business development and client meetings experience.
• Experience writing proposals and scope of works in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Review process engineering deliverables to meet Ausenco standards and best practice
• Assist in writing proposals and hour estimates of work
• Develop rapport with clients and grow minerals client base through meetings
• Assist with technical systems development for training and compliance
• Attend occasional site visits to kick off studies
• Support small technical scopes and fill gaps when needed
• Manage day-to-day activities of the Process Engineering Team
• Ensure team development goals and technical standards are met
• Participate in the New Professionals program for graduate selection and development
• Represent Ausenco at industry events

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business development

Client meetings

Team development

Proposal writing

Process engineering

Education

Metallurgical Engineering / Mineral Processing / Chemical Engineering / Extractive Metallurgy degree

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

About the role

We are currently seeking Manager, Process to join our team based in Brisbane to support our continued success and growth across diverse critical minerals. Working across the full lifecycle of projects from scoping studies to feasibilities through to execution, the impacts of your functional leadership as Process Manager will enable our projects and studies across a diverse portfolio of minerals and metals.

Reporting to the Director, Technical Services QLD, the successful candidate will have the right client and team focus, as well as a commitment to and enthusiasm for continuous improvement.

About the role

• Review process engineering deliverables to ensure that they meet Ausenco standards and industry best practice
• Assist in writing proposals and hour estimates of work
• Develop rapport with existing clients and assist to grow the minerals client base through face-to-face meetings
• Assist with technical systems development for training and compliance
• Attend occasional site visits to kick off studies
• Where required assist with small technical scopes, be hands on when there are gaps to fill
• Manage the day to day activities of the Process Engineering Team
• Ensure team are meeting development goals and technical standards
• Be involved with the New Professionals program for graduate selection and development
• Represent Ausenco at industry events.

About you

• Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy or similar
• Extensive industry experience with commodity exposure working in a range of mineral process engineering roles
• Previous experience working in a design engineering environment at Lead Process Engineer level or above
• Essential to have experience with commodities including precious, base metals or battery minerals
• You will have practical experience working across different phases of engineering scopes – i.e. concept study, scoping study, pre-feasibility study, feasibility study, detailed design, commissioning, and site support
• Demonstrable practical experience in leading and developing teams
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Business development and growth exposure including industry events and client meetings
• Experience writing proposals and scope of works in a client facing role.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package we offer:

• Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Work Life Balance – Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.