About MinRes

Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. We are a growing industry leader on the back of our desire to think differently, navigate challenging operating landscapes and seize new opportunities. 

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Mining Systems Principal to join our Digital Technology & Services division at our Head Office. This senior role will drive the strategic direction, integration and continuous improvement of mining and business systems across MinRes, helping us achieve our ambitious technological and operational goals.

You will combine technical expertise with strategic vision, collaborating with senior business leaders, technical teams, and key stakeholders to develop and deliver cutting-edge, scalable solutions. Your work will directly influence investment decisions, drive system performance, and foster efficient, agile, and future-ready operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Technical Leadership:

• Own technology investment decisions and ensure innovative, business-aligned solutions across the mining systems portfolio.
• Direct design, development, and integration of enterprise systems, resolving complex technical and operational challenges.
• Diagnose systemic issues, champion new technology investments, and refine application architecture in partnership with architects.

Business-Driven Solutions:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit requirements and deliver tailored digital solutions driving automation and efficiency.

Operational Management:

• Optimise systems and services, proactively address issues, and steer the adoption of next-generation technologies.
• Act as principal technical liaison throughout project lifecycles, supporting agile delivery and integrated, cross-functional solutions.
• Undertake site visits to inform solution design with operational insight where needed.

Technical Leadership & Integration:

• Lead on mining systems integration, mentor technical teams, and orchestrate legacy and contemporary systems for streamlined operations.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Drive transparent engagement, informing and aligning senior leaders and stakeholders with project pipelines and technical direction.
  
  

People & Team Culture

• Act as a senior member and an influential leader within the Projects team, fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
• Empower team members through knowledge-sharing, mentoring, and advocating continuous learning and growth.
• Actively contribute to change management, championing the adoption of new services and features across business units.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders and technical peers. Act as a trusted adviser to senior management on systems strategy and future development.
  
  

About You

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

• Extensive experience in technology systems, application architecture, project management, and operations—ideally within large-scale mining or related sectors.
• In-depth understanding of technology governance and strategic alignment with business needs.
• Direct experience with mining applications and system integration.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring skills.
• Proven ability to engage with and influence senior business stakeholders.

Technical Skills & Mindset:

• Proactive, collaborative, and innovative in developing and delivering solutions.
• Strategic, results-driven approach with the ability to balance short-term action with long-term vision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire, influence, and build strong relationships at all levels.
• Critical thinker, creative problem solver, and passionate about continuous improvement.
  
  

And then there’s the extra benefits

We look after our people because they’re the ones looking after our business. That means a range of additional benefits for choosing MinRes including:

• Competitive salary
• Great Employee Share plans – MyShare
• Employee discounts and offers
• Physical and mental health programs
• Salary packaging
  
  

About Head Office (Osborne Park) 

Our headquarters at 20 Walters Drive sets a new standard for workplace wellness.  

World class facilities include a café, restaurant, commercial gym, crèche and health centre. The building is targeting the Platinum WELL Standard certification, which has been achieved by only a small number of facilities worldwide. 

We understand that the wellbeing of our team members is influenced by the quality of their working and living spaces, and the role that workplace design plays in the health and wellness of our people has never been more evident at 20 Walters Drive, revolutionising what “working space” means for everyone who works with us at MinRes. 

At MinRes, the future's bright. Be part of our next chapter.