About the Role
In the Mining – Business Transformation team, we focus on our clients' strategic and operational needs by addressing the full spectrum of performance, productivity, and financial challenges faced by mining organisations. We are seeking an experienced Manager or Senior Manager (internal title will be Director or Senior Director) to join our Brisbane and Perth practice. This senior leadership role requires a commercially astute professional with a track record of delivering complex transformation engagements, building lasting client relationships, and driving business development in the mining and resources sector.
What You'll Do
Project & Client Delivery
* Manage day‐to‐day delivery of mining transformation engagements across strategy, operational performance, and business improvement, ensuring on‐time, on‐budget, and high‐standard results.
* Conduct and lead diagnostic assessments of operational performance across mining asset lifecycles and value chains, translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
* Design and implement transformation initiatives across operations and projects to deliver measurable and sustainable improvements.
* Prepare and review client deliverables—including reports, presentations, and board‐level materials—ensuring clear and compelling storytelling.
* Serve as the primary day‐to‐day point of contact, managing client relationships and maintaining trust with operational leaders and senior stakeholders.
* Proactively identify and manage engagement risks, issues, and scope, escalating appropriately to ensure successful outcomes.
Team Leadership & Development
* Manage, mentor, and develop project teams of consultants and senior consultants across engagements.
* Set clear expectations for team performance, provide regular feedback, and support professional growth.
* Foster a collaborative, high‐performance team culture aligned with FTI Consulting's values.
* Contribute to internal capability development, including training, knowledge sharing, and the development of methodologies and thought leadership.
How You'll Grow
At this level, you will shape the future of FTI Consulting's Mining practice in Australia, work alongside globally recognised experts, access an international network of specialists, and contribute to building the next generation of mining transformation advisors.
What You'll Need to Succeed
* 4–10 years of professional experience combining substantive mining or resources industry experience with management consulting or corporate advisory experience.
* A proven track record of leading large‐scale transformation or performance improvement engagements in the mining or resources sector.
* Demonstrated 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.
* A 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 programme delivery.
* Practical knowledge of AI tools and the ability to apply them in a professional context, including analysis, research, and client deliverables.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly to both technical and executive audiences.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* High levels of personal drive, resilience, and commercial acumen.
* Willingness to travel to client and FTI offices as required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
FTI Consulting acknowledges that we stand on the lands of the First Nations peoples and would like to pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend solidarity and hope for a future where all are afforded justice, dignity and peace. FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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