Mining Tech Sector Leader

4 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Founders Factory Full time
Role Overview

Founders Factory is seeking a highly skilled Mining Tech Sector Leader to join our team in Perth, Western Australia. As a key member of our Climate Tech platform, you will be responsible for operationalising the delivery of our Rio Tinto Mining Tech Program. This is a unique opportunity to work with a global mining company and drive the development, funding, and commercialisation of startups transforming the mining industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate a four-month cohort-based program supporting 12 pre-seed and seed stage startups a year that are transforming nature & biodiversity, water, exploration, productivity, safety, and decarbonisation.
  • Ensure the exceptional delivery of our accelerator program, bringing in experts from Founders Factory and beyond to deliver the program.
  • Work closely with our partner Rio Tinto to establish relationships, problem statements, and facilitate commercial opportunities between them and the portfolio.
  • Build relationships with international founders, angels, VCs, and universities in the climate, deep tech, and mining tech sectors.

Requirements
  • Passion for technology and entrepreneurship.
  • Previous experience working as an operator in deeptech, hardware, or climate, with knowledge on commercialising, scaling, and selling in these businesses.
  • Passion for decarbonising heavy industry and accelerating the transition toward net zero.
  • Ability to connect, emphasise, and collaborate with top-tier founder talent.
  • Relentless energy and passion for finding opportunities, building relationships, and execution.
  • Personal networks across the mining sector and/or startup, VC, and talent communities in Perth & Australia.
  • Ability to communicate authoritatively and passionately and share details of the Founders Factory vision, differentiation, and operations.
  • Ability to operate effectively, and to be calm and productive in the face of adversity and uncertainty.
  • Ability to work across geographies, time zones, and multi-functional teams.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and management company equity.
  • Pension & Private Healthcare.
  • 25 holidays (plus any statutory holidays).
  • Hybrid environment: flexible working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Gender-neutral family leave policy.
  • Quarterly mental health days.
  • Travel to London HQ for bi-annual company-wide away days.

About Us
Founders Factory is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where people can authentically be themselves and are free to challenge, take risks, and think creatively. We recruit, develop, compensate, and promote our team members based on merit. We know how important it is not only to include, but to actively seek out diversity of thought and experiences.

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