Senior Open-Cut Mining Advisory Lead

SLR Consulting; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting seeks a Principal Open Cut Consultant to lead mining advisory projects across diverse jurisdictions. You will guide end-to-end studies, mentor multi-disciplinary teams, and translate complex data into strategic guidance for clients.

The role emphasizes business development, proposal leadership, and industry thought leadership, with opportunities for international exposure and senior-level stakeholder interaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in metalliferous open cut mining environments.
• Ability to lead scope from scoping to feasibility and implementation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end complex technical studies for mining projects.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on time and budget.
• Engage stakeholders with clear, strategic technical advice.
• Drive business development and secure new project pipelines.
• Develop tailored proposals and scopes of work.
• Present findings at industry events and publish insights.

Skills

Pit optimisation

Mine design

Slope stability

Mine scheduling

Cost estimation

Financial modelling

Operational improvement

Project leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Master’s degree (Mining/Geotechnical/ Mineral Economics)

AusIMM member (or eligible)

Tools

Whittle

Deswik

CAD

Surpac

Vulcan

Minemax

Job description

SLR Consulting seeks a Principal Open Cut Consultant to lead mining advisory projects across diverse jurisdictions. You will guide end-to-end studies, mentor multi-disciplinary teams, and translate complex data into strategic guidance for clients.

The role emphasizes business development, proposal leadership, and industry thought leadership, with opportunities for international exposure and senior-level stakeholder interaction.