Principal Directional Studies

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.
Working in at either Brisbane or Sydney Office, you have a front row seat to our company vision and are a part of the bold, inspired teams who are engineering its success. We’re an agile, entrepreneurial company and we value smart people and creative thinking. When you work with us, you’ll always have the opportunity to progress from where you started. Based in the Brisbane CBD, our people work with teams located across Australia and Canada which makes for interesting work and countless ways to learn and grow.
Your Benefits
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, novated car leasing, life insurance and income protection, short-term and long-term incentives, an employee share scheme, referral bonuses, a recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance and wellness days.
We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.
This role is a 6 month paternity relief cover for a Principal Directional Studies based in our Brisbane group office.
About the Role
As Principal - Directional Studies, you will be instrumental in delivering strategic and conceptual studies that shape Evolution Mining’s long-term direction. Operating within Group Technical Services, you will provide high-level technical input across a range of initiatives, supporting both strategic planning and tactical execution.
Lead the development and delivery of Asset Full Potential (AFP) studies and other strategic evaluations including energy and value optimisation.
Facilitate workshops to support strategic planning and ensure alignment across Group functions.
Develop and maintain systems and processes for study execution, including financial modelling and compliance tracking.
Support technical due diligence for M&A activities, including site visits and risk/opportunity assessments.
Act as an independent reviewer for strategic plans and development studies, ensuring rigour and alignment with business objectives.
This role requires a high level of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence across multiple disciplines and time horizons.
About You
You are a senior technical professional with deep experience in metalliferous operations and a strong understanding of strategic planning and project evaluation. You bring a collaborative mindset and a drive for continuous improvement.
Hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy or a related field; postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded.
Have at least 10 years’ experience in mining engineering, processing, or technical services, ideally within precious metals.
Demonstrated success in delivering technical studies, transformation projects, and strategic initiatives.
Skilled in mine planning systems, economic evaluation, and project management.
Able to work across short
- and long-term planning horizons, managing complexity and translating strategy into action.
Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
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