Mining Project Technical Lead (Open Cut)

Glencore Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Health insurance discounts

Leadership development programs

Participation in a major project

FIFO flexibility Brisbane to Mount Isa

Job summary

Glencore Australia invites applications for a Regional Studies, Project Delivery role based in Brisbane with a transition to a FIFO roster to Mount Isa. You will provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle, from feasibility through to operations, supporting the Black Star Open Cut Project.

You will coordinate technical inputs across mining, geology, geotechnical, processing and commercial disciplines, align outputs with objectives, and support investment governance and long‑term

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience leading major mining studies and capital projects.
• Strong governance and stage-gate project experience (CMF or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical studies supporting the Black Star Open Cut Project.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across mining, geology, geotechnical, processing.
• Oversee mine plan development and project evaluations.
• Manage external consultants and independent technical reviews.
• Prepare executive reports and investment recommendations.
• Ensure governance, safety, and value improvement opportunities.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mining engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Feasibility studies

Budgeting & financial evaluation

Governance frameworks

Safety leadership

Education

Mining Engineering (BEng/BE)

Job description

Glencore Australia invites applications for a Regional Studies, Project Delivery role based in Brisbane with a transition to a FIFO roster to Mount Isa. You will provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle, from feasibility through to operations, supporting the Black Star Open Cut Project.

You will coordinate technical inputs across mining, geology, geotechnical, processing and commercial disciplines, align outputs with objectives, and support investment governance and long‑term