Critical Minerals & Battery Materials Jobs

Placing Critical Minerals & Battery Materials  Leaders Who Change OrganisationS 

Helping Critical Minerals  Professionals Shape the Future of Energy

PARTNER Executive connects professionals across the critical minerals and battery materials sector with career opportunities at the forefront of global electrification and the energy transition.


We work with experienced leaders and specialists across mining, processing, refining, technology and emerging materials businesses to identify opportunities where technical expertise and leadership capability can create long-term impact.


As organisations develop new supply chains for lithium, nickel, rare earths and other critical resources, demand continues to grow for professionals who can successfully take projects from exploration through to commercial production.

ROLES RECRUITED IN Critical Minerals & battery materials

We focus on identifying leaders and executives who possess commercial acumen, appropriate sector experience for their role, and leadership capabilities that suit Critical Minerals & Battery Materials environments across Australia and beyond.

Executive & Senior Leadership

Example of Roles recruited:

Managing Director / CEO
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Development Officer / EVP Projects
VP/GM Operations
Head of Battery Materials / Head of Downstream

Exploration & Resource Development

Example of Roles recruited:

Exploration Manager
Chief Geologist / Principal Geologist
Senior / Project Geologist
Resource Geologist
Mineralogist
Geometallurgist

Processing & Refining

Example of Roles recruited:

Processing Plant Manager
Refinery Manager
Metallurgical Manager
Process Engineer
Hydrometallurgy Specialist
Production Superintendent

Project Development & Delivery

Example of Roles recruited:

Project Director / Project Manager
Study Manager (Scoping / PFS / FS)
EPCM Manager / Owners Team Lead
Commissioning Manager
Construction Manager
Project Controls Manager

Supply Chain & Commercial

Example of Roles recruited:

Commercial Manager
Offtake & Marketing Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Contracts & Procurement Manager
Battery Supply Chain Specialist
Trading Manager

ESG, Compliance & Technical

Example of Roles recruited:

Environmental Manager
Approvals & Compliance Manager
Tailings / TSF Engineer
Closure & Rehabilitation Lead
HSE Manager
Native Title / Land Access Manager

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Why Minerals & Battery Materials Professionals Choose PARTNER

The critical minerals sector is evolving rapidly, creating opportunities for professionals who can combine technical expertise with commercial thinking and innovation.



Many of the most exciting career opportunities are not publicly advertised. PARTNER Executive provides access to confidential opportunities with organisations seeking leaders who can build teams, scale operations and navigate complex technical and commercial challenges.


Our consultants understand the unique requirements of this emerging sector and work with candidates to identify opportunities aligned with their experience, values and future career ambitions.


  • Access to emerging and established organisations across critical minerals and battery materials.
  • Exposure to leadership opportunities shaping the future of global energy supply chains.
  • Specialist career support from consultants who understand the sector.
  • Confidential discussions regarding current and future opportunities.
  • Connections with organisations seeking technical experts and transformational leaders.

Get in touch to discuss your next Critical Minerals career move.