Director – Mining Business Transformation

FTI Consulting

. Manage day-to-day delivery of mining transformation engagements across strategy, operational performance, and business improvement .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaLead💰 A$122,500 - A$162,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing mining transformation engagements, with a strong focus on operational performance and business improvement. Capable of leading multi-disciplinary project teams while fostering client relationships and delivering actionable recommendations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mining Transformation ManagementClient Relationship ManagementLeadership and People ManagementOperational Performance ImprovementTechnical Degree in Engineering or Business

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Hard Skills

Mining OperationsAsset Lifecycle ManagementValue Driver FrameworksPerformance Improvement EngagementsAI Tools Application

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam DevelopmentHigh Personal DriveResilienceCommercial Acumen

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Mining IndustryResources SectorManagement ConsultingCorporate AdvisoryTransformation Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day delivery of mining transformation engagements across strategy, operational performance, and business improvement
Conduct and lead diagnostic assessments of operational performance across mining asset lifecycles and value chains
Translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations
Design and implement transformation initiatives across operations and projects
Prepare and review reports, presentations, and board-level materials
Manage client relationships and serve as the primary day-to-day client contact
Identify and manage engagement risks, issues, and scope, escalating appropriately
Manage, mentor, and develop project teams of consultants and senior consultants
Set team performance expectations, provide feedback, and support junior staff development
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture
Contribute to training, knowledge sharing, methodologies, and thought leadership
Help shape the growth and direction of FTI Consulting’s Australian Mining practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 to 7 years' of professional experience combining substantive mining or resources industry experience with management consulting or corporate advisory experience
Candidates with above 15 years' experience will not be eligible
Proven track record of leading complex, large-scale transformation or performance improvement engagements in the mining or resources sector
Ability to build and manage client relationships throughout engagement delivery, engaging operational leaders and senior stakeholders
Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience managing and developing multi-disciplinary project teams
Technical degree in engineering, mining, geoscience, or metallurgy, or a business degree in commerce, economics, finance, or a related discipline
Deep understanding of mining operations, asset lifecycle management, value driver frameworks, and major program delivery
Practical knowledge of AI tools and ability to apply them in a professional context
Excellent verbal and written communication and influencing skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
High levels of personal drive, resilience, and commercial acumen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development
Access to FTI’s international network of sector specialists
Exposure to complex and high-profile mandates
This role may require travel to client and FTI offices