(15/9/2025) Manager - Mining Technical Services

A career with Mitsui is an exciting opportunity to be part of something big, as you help build the future of our business. Mitsui Australia offers great opportunities for career advancement and invests in the professional development of our people.

Mitsui Resources Pty Ltd (MRP) is the wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., one of the world's most diversified trading, investment and services enterprises. Mitsui Resources Pty Ltd (MRP), established in 1982, serves as the holding company for Mitsui's investments in Australian coal developments.

Headquartered in Brisbane, MRP is currently involved in 6 coal mines across Queensland. As part of its long-term strategy MRP will be transitioning to battery minerals in order to align with the evolving energy landscape and sustainable resource development.

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Mining Engineer, Geologist or Metallurgist to fulfill the role of Manager - Mining Technical Services at MRP.

This role will play a key part in maximizing the value of MRP’s investments within Australia and internationally.

Reporting to the General Manager of Resource Development (Mining Technical Services), the Manager – Mining Technical Services will provide mining technical input and advice on current Joint Venture Coal Projects, and potential Coal and Battery Minerals Projects.

Key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

- Providing technical expertise in evaluating battery minerals acquisitions in support of Mitsui Resources’ growth strategy;
- Providing technical expertise to ensure sound governance at an operational level;
- Conducting monthly forecasting and reporting of Joint Venture’s to local management and our Head Office in Tokyo, Japan;
- Providing technical support to mining technology investment (mets);
- Contributing to the sound governance of project assessments and project implementation; and
- Enhancing Mitsui’s Resources knowledge base in mining operations;
- Travel will be required based on project needs.

Desired Skills and Experience

The Person

You will enjoy working within a small successful team of technical experts and bring your own proven experience to the company. You will also bring strong interpersonal skills enabling you to drive results through influence and collaboration. With excellent organizational abilities, you can effectively prioritize and manage your workload.

You will also possess:

- Extensive experience in senior mining engineer or similar roles;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering/Geology/Metallurgy or related degree;
- Exposure to battery minerals (eg lithium, copper, nickel), as a primary focus;
- Exposure to Coal (preferred, not essential);
- Understanding of downstream processing of non-ferrous metals;
- Operational experience in large scale surface and/or underground operations;
- Experience in mining project evaluation;
- Experience in completing due diligence studies and independent peer reviews;
- Proven analytical and problem solving skills;
- Excellent business acumen and commercial knowledge;
- A willingness to proactively work towards collective goals.

Culture and Benefits:

- Attractive remuneration package including access to an annual reward incentive;
- A supportive and flexible working environment;
- Access to further learning and career development opportunities;
- Open plan office space located in Brisbane CBD.

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All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We thank you for your understanding with this decision.

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