About Xenith

Xenith is an independent mining and resources consulting company providing specialist technical advice and solutions across the mining life cycle.

Our consultants work alongside mining companies, project owners, investors and other industry stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges and deliver practical, commercially focused outcomes.

With expertise across mining, geology, metallurgy, environment, corporate advisory and other specialist disciplines, Xenith brings together experienced professionals to provide integrated solutions across the resources sector.

About the role

As Consulting Team Leader – Metals, you will provide both technical and people leadership to a team of experienced mining consultants.

You will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of consulting assignments while developing the capability, utilisation and performance of your team.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Lead the delivery of metalliferous mining consulting projects across the mining life cycle.

- Provide senior technical input, strategic advice and problem-solving support across complex mining assignments.

- Oversee multiple projects, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, budget, schedule and quality standards.

- Work directly with mining clients to understand their operational, technical and commercial challenges.

- Build trusted relationships with mining companies, project owners and key industry stakeholders.

- Lead, coach and mentor a team of mining consultants, supporting their technical and career development.

- Build a high-performing consulting team with a strong focus on technical excellence, collaboration and client value.

- Support effective resource planning and allocation across the metals consulting team.

- Drive utilisation, project performance and continuous improvement across the team.





- Identify opportunities to expand Xenith’s services and client relationships within the metals sector.

- Support the preparation of proposals, tenders, scopes of work and client presentations.

- Work closely with Regional Managers to develop and execute business development strategies.

- Collaborate with Xenith’s broader technical teams to deliver multidisciplinary solutions.

- Maintain strong knowledge of emerging technologies, industry trends and challenges affecting the metalliferous mining sector.

About you

You will be an experienced mining professional with a strong consulting background and the ability to operate across technical delivery, people leadership, client engagement and business development.

Ideally, you will have:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.

- 15+ years' experience in the mining industry, including at least 8 years in mining consulting.

- Strong experience within metalliferous mining, with exposure to commodities such as gold, copper, nickel, lithium, iron ore or other base and precious metals highly regarded.

- Extensive experience delivering technical consulting assignments for mining companies and project owners.

- A strong understanding of mining operations, technical studies, project development and the broader mining life cycle.

- Proven experience leading, coaching and developing technical professionals.

- Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of the consulting business model.





- A demonstrated ability to develop new client relationships and generate business opportunities.

- Strong networks across the mining and resources sector.

- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

- The ability to influence senior clients and stakeholders and operate confidently at an executive level.

- A strategic, entrepreneurial and growth-focused mindset.

- The ability to balance technical excellence with commercial outcomes and client value.

Why join Xenith?

At Xenith, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the industry's most experienced mining professionals on challenging and high-impact projects across the resources sector.

You will have the opportunity to:

- Lead a team of highly experienced metals and mining consultants.

- Work across a diverse portfolio of metalliferous mining projects.

- Engage directly with mining companies and senior industry stakeholders.

- Influence the growth and direction of Xenith's metals consulting business.

- Develop and mentor the next generation of mining consultants.

- Work alongside multidisciplinary technical specialists across Xenith.

- Build long-term relationships with some of the resources industry's leading organisations.

- Have genuine influence over the growth, capability and culture of your team.

The opportunity

This is more than a technical leadership role. It is an opportunity to build and lead a team of mining professionals, strengthen Xenith's position in the metals consulting market and play a key role in the future growth of the business.

If you are a senior mining consultant ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now to join Xenith Consulting and lead the future of metals consulting.

📌 Team Leader - Mining (Metals) (Brisbane)
🏢 Xenith Consulting
📍 Brisbane