Mining Tech Accelerator Director

Founders Factory; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology startup accelerator is seeking a Sector Director to lead the Rio Tinto Mining Tech Program. In this role, you'll operationalise support for startups focused on decarbonising and enhancing productivity in the mining sector. The successful candidate will leverage extensive experience in deeptech or hardware, develop key relationships, and provide strategic guidance to portfolio startups. Located in Perth, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Pension & Private Healthcare

25 holidays plus statutory holidays

Flexible working environment

Gender neutral family leave policy

Quarterly mental health days

Travel to London HQ for away days

Qualifications

• Experience in deeptech, hardware or climate sectors.
• Ability to work across geographies and multi-functional teams.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operationalise the delivery of the Mining Tech Program.
• Support 12 pre-seed and seed-stage startups annually.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Passion for technology and entrepreneurship

Previous experience in deeptech, hardware or climate

Ability to connect and collaborate with founders

Knowledge on commercialising and scaling products

Personal networks across mining and startup sectors

Job description

A technology startup accelerator is seeking a Sector Director to lead the Rio Tinto Mining Tech Program. In this role, you'll operationalise support for startups focused on decarbonising and enhancing productivity in the mining sector. The successful candidate will leverage extensive experience in deeptech or hardware, develop key relationships, and provide strategic guidance to portfolio startups. Located in Perth, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a hybrid work environment.