About the client
Our client is an independent minerals analysis facility in Malaga, WA. They are a world leader in microwave digestion of mineral samples, with a focus on geochemical analysis.
We applied our three-phase service delivery model for this recruitment drive.


Business Development Manager
ABOUT THE CLIENT
This Malaga-based mineral analysis company was established in 2008 and is owned by a small group of key investors, most of whom are employees of the company.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The duties for this role will include:
The successful person will want to develop their commercial acumen in order to eventually contribute to and implement the organisation’s strategic plan and initiatives for the future.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will need:
A mechanical trade background or previous crane repair / maintenance experience would also be an advantage.
Selection criteria | Screen | Interview | Docs. | Profiling | Refs. |
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Education | |||||
Tertiary Qualification in Mining engineering/Science, Physics, chemistry, Geology or a technical related discipline | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Experience | |||||
Strong analytical skills | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Ability to develop, grow and maintain business relationships | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Previous experience of working for or with a mining company or supplier | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Experience as a supervisor/manager (desirable) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Excellent negotiation skills | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Planning and scheduling experience | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Previous stakeholder management experience | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
An awareness or aptitude for commercials with ability to learn & understand and interpret financial information (P&L /budgets etc) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
IT computer skills (desired) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Excellent written and verbal communication skills | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Proficient in MS Office | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Other | |||||
Work location - Malaga | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Verify CV vs LinkedIn | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Accept expected salary range ($85 - $110 (top end) plus super | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Previous warning of termination? | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Will you pass a drug test? | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Behaviour | |||||
Dominance - 65% | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Influence - 55% | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Steadiness - 27% | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Compliance - 51% | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Forms signed | |||||
Health / police check | ✓ | ||||
Signed document - tell the truth | ✓ | ||||
Docs verified | |||||
Driver’s licence | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Citizen AU / NZ or PR | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Medical check | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Probity check | ✓ | ✓ |
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