Associate/Technical Director, Technical Specialist – Bulk Materials Handling

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

As an Associate/Technical Director, Technical Specialist – Bulk Materials Handling in our Industrial Mechanical team based in Perth, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.  

• Lead studies, concept development and detailed design for bulk materials handling systems across mining, ports and industrial infrastructure projects

• Provide technical leadership in the design of receiving, transferring and storage systems, including conveyors, train loadouts, complex machines, transfer chutes, stockyards etc

• Develop safe, efficient and practical bulk materials handling solutions, with a strong focus on iron ore operations

• Lead conveyor designs using first principles and specialist software, and oversee material-flow analysis and DEM simulations for chute design

• Integrate mechanical, structural, civil and electrical engineering inputs to deliver complete and constructible project solutions

• Build trusted client relationships, lead technical discussions and mentor engineers through study and project execution phases

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience in bulk materials handling projects, particularly within the iron ore, mining or heavy industrial sectors

• Strong technical expertise in conveyor systems, transfer chutes, receiving, transfer, storage and stockyard equipment and complex materials handling machines

• Proven experience leading studies and trade-off assessments, as well as feasibility studies and detailed engineering packages

• Practical experience with conveyor design software and the application or review of DEM simulations for chute design

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams and deliver high-quality multidisciplinary outcomes

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with professional accreditation appropriate to a senior technical role

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected].

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.