Technical Services Manager – Black Star Open Cut Project

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

Regional Studies, Project Delivery

Brisbane/ Mount Isa (FIFO transitioning role)

Ref. No. 104999

Based initially in Brisbane and transitioning to a FIFO roster to Mount Isa, you will provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle, supporting the successful delivery of the Black Star Open Cut Project from feasibility through to operations.

Glencore

As one of the world's largest diversified natural resource companies, Glencore responsibly sources the commodities that advance everyday life. With operations spanning more than 35 countries and a workforce of over 150,000 employees and contractors, Glencore produces and markets the metals, minerals and energy products essential to the global energy transition.

In Australia, Glencore operates a diverse portfolio of mining, metals processing and agricultural assets, creating enduring value for our people, communities and stakeholders. Our business is built on a commitment to safety, operational excellence, sustainability and continuous improvement.

The Black Star Open Cut Project represents a significant investment in the future of Mount Isa Mines and the broader North Queensland region. This project will play an important role in supporting long-term resource development, operational sustainability and continued employment opportunities for generations to come.

Your Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration with 12% superannuation
• Access to Glencore Rewards including health insurance discounts and retail offers
• Leadership development programs and career progression pathways
• Participation in a major, high-profile capital project
• FIFO flexibility with transition from Brisbane to Mount Isa

About The Role

Reporting to the Project Director - BSOC, the Technical Services Manager will lead the technical studies, mine planning and multidisciplinary workstreams required to progress the Black Star Open Cut Project through feasibility and into project execution.

This role is accountable for coordinating the delivery of critical technical inputs across mining, geology, geotechnical, processing and commercial disciplines while ensuring outcomes are technically robust, value-focused and aligned with project objectives. You will play a key role in supporting investment decisions, governance requirements and long-term asset planning that underpin the future success of Mount Isa Mines.

Working closely with operational, project and corporate stakeholders, you will provide technical leadership, governance oversight and strategic direction to maximise project value and execution certainty.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery and coordination of technical studies supporting the Black Star Open Cut Project
• Manage multidisciplinary teams across mining, geology, geotechnical, processing and metallurgical disciplines
• Coordinate feasibility study activities and ensure achievement of project milestones
• Oversee the development of mine plans, project evaluations and technical recommendations
• Manage external consultants undertaking specialist studies and independent technical reviews
• Ensure technical outputs align with operational, financial and strategic objectives
• Support life-of-asset planning, optimisation initiatives and value improvement opportunities
• Contribute to annual budgets, capital forecasts and long-term financial planning
• Prepare executive reports and recommendations supporting investment decisions
• Maintain governance frameworks and ensure compliance with project and company requirements
• Build strong relationships across operations, projects, finance, commercial and technical functions
• Lead, mentor and develop technical professionals within the project team
• Drive a culture of safety, continuous improvement and technical excellence

About You – Skills And Experience

You are an experienced technical mining leader with a proven track record delivering major mining studies, managing multidisciplinary teams and influencing strategic project outcomes. You bring a strong balance of technical expertise, commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement capability, with the ability to guide complex projects through study phases into execution.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in Technical Services, mine planning, project development or feasibility studies
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale mining studies and capital projects
• Strong understanding of mine planning, geology, geotechnical engineering and processing interfaces
• Experience with stage-gate project governance frameworks such as CMF or equivalent
• Strong financial evaluation, budgeting and capital project assessment capability
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary technical teams and external consultants
• Strong commercial and strategic decision-making skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities
• Exposure to logistics, infrastructure or mineral supply chain planning will be highly regarded
• Commitment to safety leadership, continuous improvement and operational excellence

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead the technical workstreams that will shape one of Mount Isa Mines' most significant future growth projects. You will influence major investment decisions, guide multidisciplinary teams and play a key role in delivering a project critical to the long-term future of our operations.

At Glencore, our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to creating a workplace where our values guide everything we do. Safety is our first priority. We act with Integrity, take Responsibility, embrace Openness, focus on Simplicity and encourage Entrepreneurialism.

Don't just take a role. Lead the technical strategy behind a project that will shape the future of Mount Isa Mines.

Applications Close: 23 rd of November