Commercial Manager - Mining and Refinery

About Us

At Covalent Lithium, we are genuinely passionate about creating a clean energy future and supporting our teams who enable this vision. 
We have recently opened our mine and concentrator at Mt Holland, and are commissioning our refinery in Kwinana, which will produce high-quality lithium hydroxide for lithium batteries around the world.

Our project will enable approximately 1 million electric vehicles to go on the road, every year for the next 50 years. 

We are proud to foster a culture where people with different skills, experiences and backgrounds are welcomed and set-up for success.

Employee Benefits 

We support, empower and reward our people with a range of benefits:
•    Competitive remuneration, and annual incentives for eligible employees
•    Access to discounts, recognition and rewards
•    Access to flexible work arrangements
•    Dedicated wellbeing program support and discounted health insurance
•    Equal access to paid parental leave, financial support, return to work and parenting room
•    Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and novated leasing

What You'll Do

•    Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement commercial strategies across both mining and refinery operations
•    Contract Management: Oversee major service contracts including catering, mining, refining, reagents, diesel and utilities
•    Financial Oversight: Drive budget management, cost reporting and business intelligence across both sites
•    Stakeholder Management: Interface between site operations and corporate commercial/legal teams
•    Team Leadership: Lead commercial analysts and influence multi-disciplinary teams across both locations
•    Business Development: Identify and progress opportunities for superior commercial outcomes and cost savings

What You'll Bring

•    Experience: Minimum 5 years strategic management experience in mining, refining or resources sector
•    Education: Bachelor’s degree in business management, Engineering, Finance or Accounting
•    Skills: Strong commercial acumen, contract management, budgeting and financial analysis
•    Leadership: Proven ability to influence teams across multiple functions and drive results
•    Knowledge: Familiarity with minerals processing and mining operations

Why Choose Covalent?

•    Industry Leader: Work with a key player in the global lithium supply chain
•    Career Growth: Senior role with significant autonomy and development opportunities
•    Dual Operations: Unique exposure to both mining and refining commercial environments
•    Location: Based in WA with travel between our Mt Holland and Kwinana sites
•    Culture: Be part of our values-driven team focused on Purpose, Care, Accountability and Collaboration

Ready to Make Your Mark?

This permanent full-time role offers competitive remuneration and the chance to drive commercial excellence across two world-class facilities.

Apply now with your CV and cover letter detailing your commercial management experience in the resources sector.

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the role, candidate experience, skills and qualifications will be offered.  
Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

Covalent Lithium is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on our employees. We recognise skills, expertise, commitment and living our values of Purpose, Care, Accountability and Collaboration. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best people in the industry. 

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