Process Manager

Ausenco is a globally recognised leader in engineering, consulting, and project delivery services for the minerals, metals, and industrial sectors. Operating from 21 offices across 9 countries and delivering projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we are committed to redefining possibilities in complex projects and challenging environments.

We are currently seeking a talented
Process Manager
to join our team based in Perth to support our continued success and growth across diverse critical minerals. Working across the full lifecycle of projects from scoping studies to feasibilities through to execution, the impacts of your functional leadership as Process Manager will enable our projects and studies in Africa and Western Australia.

Reporting to the Director, Technical Services WA & Africa, the successful candidate will have the right client and team focus, as well as a commitment to and enthusiasm for continuous improvement.

About The Role

• Review process engineering deliverables to ensure that they meet Ausenco standards and industry best practice
• Assist in writing proposals and hour estimates of work
• Develop rapport with existing clients and assist to grow the minerals client base through face-to-face meetings
• Assist with technical systems development for training and compliance
• Attend occasional site visits to kick off studies
• Where required assist with small technical scopes, be hands on when there are gaps to fill
• Ensure team are meeting development goals and technical standards
• Be involved with the New Professionals program for graduate selection and development
• Represent Ausenco at industry events

About You

• Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy or similar
• 15+ years industry experience with commodity exposure working in a range of hard rock mineral process engineering roles
• Previous experience working in a design engineering environment at Lead Process Engineer level or above
• Essential to have experience with commodities including precious, base metals or battery minerals
• You will have practical experience working across different phases of engineering scopes – i.e. concept study, scoping study, pre-feasibility study, feasibility study, detailed design, commissioning, and site support
• Demonstrable practical experience in leading teams
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Business development and growth exposure including industry events, client meetings and proposals
• Experience writing proposals and scope of works in a client facing role

Why Ausenco?
We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. In Addition To a Competitive Remuneration Package, We Offer

• Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Work Life Balance – Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don't settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we'll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We're proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Need support with your application?
We're committed to making our recruitment process inclusive, accessible, and supportive of all identities and lived experiences. If you would benefit from adjustments or additional support due to personal circumstances, or would like a confidential conversation about accessibility, please contact Jamie McErvale (he/him), Senior Business Partner – People & Performance,