Head of Technical Services

Our client is a privately owned industrial minerals and processing business with a major development project in Western Australia.

Backed by well-funded shareholders, the company is building a long-life operation supplying global markets.

The Position

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the purpose of the Head of Technical Services is to provide strategic guidance, processes and methodologies to implement technical services governance, integrated engineering projects and project management across the operations.

The Person

• 15+ years of experience at senior management level within the in the mining, chemical or hydrogeology sectors.
• Experience in preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.
• Track record leading high performing teams.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Qualifications – formal qualifications in engineering (chemical engineering preferred) or science or metallurgy.

Key Accountabilities

• Leadership
• Technical strategy, integration and delivery
• Project management and delivery
• Analysis and Reporting
• Safety and Compliance

Skills and attributes

• Decisive, energetic, empowering and inspiring leader.
• Collaborative approach to work effectively with other Departments.
• Ability to communicate with a confident and compelling message to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Well-developed influencing, communication and consultation skills.
• Strong decision-making, with the ability to make informed choices in a timely manner with an ethical and transparent mindset and without bias.
• Advanced financial skills with understanding and experience of managing budgets and cash flows.

 Enquiries to Chris Meredith at Advocate Executive Search on [0412 429 210](tel:0412 429 210).

 Applications close on Friday 21 August 2026.