Geotechnical | Mine Waste | Hydrogeology | Structural Geology | Surface Water Lead. Build. Make an Impact. We are seeking an exceptional leader to establish and lead Equilibrium's next phase of growth in Australia. Candidates will be considered across rock mechanics, mine waste, structural geology and surface water.

Why Join Equilibrium? Global reach. Specialist expertise. Real influence. Equilibrium brings together the global reach and expertise of an established consultancy with the autonomy and agility of a specialist firm.

Here, you'll work closely with experienced leaders, have a genuine voice in the business and see the impact of your work firsthand. As we grow, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership, deepen your expertise and play a meaningful role in shaping what comes next.

We want our people to grow with the business, build meaningful relationships and make a lasting contribution - not simply be part of the team, but help build the future of Equilibrium.

The Role: As Regional Director, Australia , you will be responsible for building the Australian business, strengthening our market presence and developing the technical and commercial capability needed for long-term growth. You will combine strategic leadership with active involvement in clients, projects and people, working closely with Equilibrium's global leadership and technical specialists.

You will

Lead and Grow the Australian Business

- Lead Equilibrium's Australian growth strategy, market expansion and positioning
- Partner with global leadership to align strategy, resources and opportunities
- Oversee Australian operations and capability to support sustainable growth

Build Client Relationships and Market Presence

- Build trusted relationships with mining leaders and key industry stakeholders across Australia
- Lead strategic pursuits, client engagement, proposals and commercial opportunities
- Represent Equilibrium across the mining, engineering and professional communities
- Identify opportunities where Equilibrium's specialist capability can create value

Provide Technical Leadership

- Maintain technical involvement across complex projects
- Champion technical excellence, innovation and quality
- Collaborate with Equilibrium's global technical specialists
- Mentor engineers and support the development of future technical leaders
- Strengthen Equilibrium's technical reputation in the Australian market

Build a High-Performing Team

- Attract,



develop and retain exceptional technical professionals
- Build the Australian team and capability required for long-term growth
- Foster a collaborative culture where people can do their best work
- Support career development and succession planning

What We're Looking For: You are an experienced consulting leader who combines technical credibility, commercial acumen and a track record of developing clients, teams and businesses.

- 15+ years' experience in geotechnical engineering, mine waste, structural geology, hydrogeology, surface water or a related discipline
- A relevant degree; professional registration preferred
- A strong technical reputation and established relationships within the Australian mining industry
- Proven success in business development, client leadership and growing consulting capability
- Experience building high-performing teams and developing future technical and business leaders
- Strong commercial judgement, communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset
- The ability to identify opportunities, build trusted relationships and turn ideas into successful outcomes

About Equilibrium: Complex challenges. Practical solutions. Technical excellence. Equilibrium is a specialist technical consultancy serving the global mining and natural resources sectors. We bring together expertise in geotechnical engineering, structural geology, and hydrogeology, to solve complex technical challenges and deliver practical solutions for our clients. Founded by internationally respected technical leaders, we combine deep technical expertise with a practical, solutions-focused approach and close client relationships. Our multidisciplinary teams work across regions and disciplines to deliver work that is technically sound, practical and fit for purpose.

Technical excellence is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to continuously improving our expertise, how we work and the value we deliver to our clients.

Our People & Culture: Different perspectives make us stronger.



We believe bringing together different experiences and ways of thinking makes our teams stronger and our work better. More than half of our team are women, reflecting the inclusive and collaborative culture we are building at Equilibrium.

We look for people who are technically excellent, curious, empathetic and generous with their knowledge. Initiative, collaboration and fresh thinking shape how we work, while respect and transparency guide how we work with one another.

We want people to feel heard, supported and empowered to contribute — whether that's sharing an idea, challenging an assumption or helping a colleague succeed.

Our values — excellence, transparency, diversity and mindfulness of our impact — guide how we work with each other, serve our clients and contribute to our communities and the planet.

Compensation & Perks: We expect that the salary package to be in the below range depending on experience, qualifications, and skills. The final compensation package will be determined based on the successful candidate's background and fit for the role.

- Australia $200,000 - $300,000 AUD per year + Superannuation + Bonus

Location: Equilibrium's Australian office is based in South Brisbane. For the right candidate, we are open to considering flexible arrangements, including remote-based candidates in other Australian locations, with regular travel to Brisbane to collaborate with the broader team and global leadership. You must have the ability and willingness to travel within Australia and internationally as required to support clients, projects and collaboration with Equilibrium teams.

Additional Requirements:

- Must be legally authorized to work in Australia where the position is based.
- Periodic domestic and/or international travel may be required for project assignments, meetings, training, client engagements, field investigations, and other business purposes, including travel to remote project and mine sites
- As the Employer operates globally, flexibility in work schedule may be required to support collaboration across different time zones

Geotechnical Engineering | Geology | Structural Geology | Hydrogeology | Surface Water | Hydrology | Mine Waste Engineering | Tailings Engineering | Water Management | Slope Stability | Groundwater | Geotechnical Investigations | Risk Assessment | Dam Safety | Technical Leadership | Project Management

📌 Regional Director, Australia (South Brisbane)
🏢 Equilibrium
📍 South Brisbane