Innovation Manager - GLT Technology

About Draslovka
Draslovka is a global chemical technologies company with over 100 years of experience, operating across six continents. Through Mining Process Solutions (MPS), we are commercialising Glycine Leaching Technology (GLT), our proprietary alternative leaching reagent for the mining industry, extending its reach into new commodities and operating contexts worldwide.
The Role
We are seeking an Innovation Manager to lead innovation for our GLT business. Reporting to the Technology Manager: Innovation and Development, and based in Perth, this role owns the GLT technology pipeline end to end — from opportunity identification and laboratory testwork through to piloting, plant trials and commercialisation — working with customer-facing teams to resolve field issues and feed learnings back into development.
What You’ll Do
Define and own the GLT innovation strategy and a prioritised pipeline of new applications, commodities, ore types and flowsheet improvements
Own the design, execution and integrity of laboratory and bench-scale testwork programmes
Build techno-economic evaluations and present evidence-based recommendations at gate reviews
Build and lead a multi-disciplinary team spanning metallurgy, chemistry, laboratory testwork, molecular modelling and engineering
Oversee invention capture and support patent filing with Legal and external attorneys
Hand validated concepts to piloting and commercialisation, and work with customer-facing teams to resolve issues arising in the field
Draft and manage the annual innovation budget
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy or Chemistry; postgraduate qualification in hydrometallurgy is a plus
10+ years’ relevant experience, including managing technical or research teams
Hydrometallurgical experience in leaching of base and/or precious metals; experience with non-cyanide lixiviants an advantage
Proven track record taking technical concepts from idea through proof of concept, piloting and commercialisation
Experience owning a research or development budget and applying classical/agile project management
Experience with invention capture, patent filing, and collaboration with universities or research institutions is an advantage
Why Join Us
Lead innovation for a proprietary technology with genuine scope to shape its direction and global reach
Build and grow a multi-disciplinary technical team at the centre of a strategically important business
Work within a global business that combines long-term stability with an entrepreneurial mindset
Direct influence on strategy, working closely with business leadership and the Technology Manager: Innovation and Development
Join us in shaping the future of leaching technology.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No