Our client

Xanda Group has been retained by an ASX-listed global Tier 1 mining company, with a head office in Perth and a multibillion-dollar market cap. Our client's strategic objective is to deliver sustainable, responsible and efficient production from its portfolio, develop quality assets, and maintain a robust financial position to support growth in mineral reserves and production through disciplined strategic transactions. Our client's operating performance, combined with strong commodity prices, delivered record financial results in 2025, and the company carries no debt.

Purpose of the Position The Asset Manager is responsible for the management of the heavy mobile and light vehicle maintenance workshops, along with the fixed plant maintenance team, including all equipment in the processing plant and associated infrastructure. The role ensures all safety and production targets are met in compliance with company standards, guidelines and procedures, and that assets are acquired, operated, maintained and disposed of efficiently and effectively in line with the company's operational, financial and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Demonstrate full compliance with OHS and Environmental Management System standards, leading by example to promote the company's policies, systems and procedures relating to people, safety and environment
- Manage and oversee the availability of assets, developing and reviewing new procedures, processes, methodologies and technologies to ensure a safe working environment and maximise value
- Develop the maintenance strategy, define clear objectives and KPIs, leverage predictive maintenance and advanced analytics, and foster a culture of continuous improvement




- Manage the development of reporting using SAP or similar to monitor the reliability, availability and cost effectiveness of all plant assets under control
- Monitor the maintenance budget, controlling expenditure and identifying and implementing cost saving opportunities, and oversee the capital budget and delivery of maintenance-related capital projects within fixed plant
- Ensure mineral processing facilities, plant, equipment and associated infrastructure are maintained for optimal performance and maximum availability, within budget and in line with projected mine life
- Participate as a productive member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to strategic and operational business planning, and lead the department business plan in close alignment with the Processing and Mining Managers
- Coach, mentor and develop direct reports through the Performance Management Process, building a robust succession and talent plan
- Lead change management and business improvement projects across site and business partner maintenance operations
- Identify, analyse and manage risks within your area of responsibility, implementing effective mitigating strategies in a timely manner

The Candidate

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or a related discipline)
- Postgraduate and/or project management qualifications (desirable)
- 5+ years' experience in a similar role, with extensive knowledge of mining and mineral processing plants, machinery, equipment and infrastructure services
- 5 years' frontline supervisory experience, preferably in a mining or heavy industry environment
- Experience in reliability engineering and maintenance planning
- Demonstrated leadership and performance development experience in a multi-disciplinary environment

📌 Asset Manager (Perth)
🏢 Xanda Group
📍 Perth