Mining SME - Value Chain, Metal, AI

DFP Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment seeks an experienced Mining Subject Matter Expert to lead digital transformation initiatives and drive AI, GenAI and technology solutions across the mining value chain.

15+ years in mining with deep domain knowledge in mine planning, production, processing, safety, logistics and automation, plus ability to work field-based and travel to remote sites. TOGAF/OSDU knowledge and related certifications are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in mining as a domain/functional consultant or industry practitioner.
• Strong expertise across mining functions such as mine planning, production, processing, safety, logistics, fleet management, automation, and process control.
• Experience with IoT, Industry 4.0, AI/GenAI or ESG within mining and metals.
• Ability to work in field-based environments and travel to remote mining sites.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mining, Geoscience, Processing, Metallurgy or related discipline.
• TOGAF, OSDU knowledge or certifications would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead major digital transformation engagements as a Mining SME or domain leader.
• Partner with business, IT, and delivery teams from planning through implementation.
• Facilitate executive workshops and identify high-value AI and GenAI opportunities.
• Define business requirements, process models, use cases, and functional solutions.
• Support sales pursuits, proposals, and go-to-market initiatives.
• Contribute to thought leadership, industry solutions and project documentation.

Skills

Mine planning

Production

Processing

Safety

Logistics

Fleet management

Automation

Process control

IoT

Industry 4.0

AI/GenAI

ESG

Field work

Travel

Education

Mining Geoscience or related degree

Tools

TOGAF

OSDU

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mining Subject Matter Expert to lead transformation initiatives and drive digital, AI and technology solutions across the mining value chain.

Key responsibilities

Market Maker & Executive Engagement

Engage with senior stakeholders, lead workshops and collaborate across teams to deliver technology-led solutions.

Business/Functional Expertise

• Lead major digital transformation engagements as a Mining SME or domain leader.
• Partner with business, IT, and delivery teams from planning through implementation.
• Facilitate executive workshops and identify high-value AI and GenAI opportunities.
• Define business requirements, process models, use cases, and functional solutions.

Sales Pursuits, Thought Leadership and Unit Initiatives

• Support sales pursuits, proposals, and go-to-market initiatives.
• Contribute to thought leadership, industry solutions and project documentation.

Essential Requirements

• 15+ years’ experience in mining and metals as a domain/functional consultant or industry practitioner.
• Strong expertise across mining functions such as mine planning, production, processing, safety, logistics, fleet management, automation, and process control.
• Experience with IoT, Industry 4.0, AI/GenAI or ESG within mining and metals.
• Ability to work in field-based environments and travel to remote mining sites.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mining, Geoscience, Processing, Metallurgy or related discipline.

TOGAF certification, OSDU knowledge, design-thinking expertise, Agile/SDLC experience, global exposure, or other relevant certifications would be highly regarded.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise [e-mail]1300 337 000and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.