Job Description

Tailings Business Development Manager

Weir

Brisbane or Perth, Australia
Hybrid

What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact
Shape the future of tailings management across APAC by connecting customers with Weir’s industry-leading expertise, technology, services, and equipment to deliver innovative solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

What you’ll do

• Lead Weir Minerals’ APAC tailings strategy, driving market growth through innovative and scalable customer solutions.
• Partner with customers, EPCMs, and stakeholders to develop integrated tailings solutions that improve performance, sustainability, and lifecycle value.
• Identify and advance strategic project opportunities, influencing decisions from early study phases through to project delivery.
• Support technical validation, proposal development, and executive-level engagement to position Weir as a trusted tailings solutions partner.
• Build regional capability by coaching sales teams, developing customer-facing resources, and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in technical sales, business development, engineering, or product strategy within the mining and minerals sector.
• Strong understanding of tailings management, including thickening, dewatering, slurry transport, water recovery, and lifecycle optimisation.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead complex project pursuits, and engage at executive and study levels.
• Qualification in Mechanical, Process, or a related Engineering discipline is desirable.
• Experience supporting test work programs, flowsheet development, and integrated tailings solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling customer value propositions.

Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support

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