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Head of Growth

  • 493289
  • South Perth
  • Business Development - Corp
  • Business Development
  • Full Time
  • Closing on: Apr 20 2025

Roster:

Full time roster, Monday to Friday, flexible working arrangements available  

Location:

South Perth Corporate Office, access to IGO’s work from anyway policy

Remuneration:

Minimum $320K plus superannuation

Key Benefits:

Up to 35% potential short term incentive, fully paid private health insurance, 26 weeks parental leave, share options, volunteer leave, generous health and wellbeing programs + more

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are focused on fostering inclusivity and improving a diverse representation of people across the business, including gender, cultural identity, ethnicity, age, education, experience, physical and mental ability, thought and/or sexuality. We encourage applications from all members of these groups, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

IGO are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer which signifies our commitment to supporting women’s careers. You can find out more about our benefits and policies by visiting our Work180 page here - IGO | WORK180 Endorsed Employer.

Your Opportunity

Following a recent strategy and operating model review, our focus is on building the structure, skills and capabilities required for the next chapter of the IGO story.  Our Commercial and Growth team are seeking applications for a Head of Growth. This newly created role will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and advancing inorganic growth opportunities that enhance IGO’s strategic position in lithium, copper, and nickel.

Reporting to the Chief Growth and Commercial your key accountabilities include:

  • Developing and executing a targeted growth strategy aligned with IGO’s long-term vision and commodity focus
  • Lead the screening and origination of off-market Mergers & Acquisition opportunities, leveraging deep industry networks and data-driven insights
  • Map out control pathways for high-potential assets, including staged investments, partnerships, and structured deals
  • Track emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and policy shifts that could impact strategic investment decisions
  • Lead internal cross-functional teams (exploration, commercial, finance, legal, ESG, and operations) to align on strategic growth targets
  • Guide negotiations and structuring of deals but hand over execution of finalised transactions to the corporate development/M&A team.

About Your Experience

Along with a proven track record of identifying, structuring and executing transactions, you must have a strong understanding of the mining environment and bring the following skills:

  • Significant experience in mining investment, corporate development, private equity, or Mergers & Acquisitions, preferably in critical battery metals.
  • Strong understanding of mine lifecycle economics, exploration upside, resource modelling, and project development risks
  • Exceptional commercial acumen, with the ability to structure creative investment approaches to secure control
  • High-level negotiation skills with experience leading engagements with asset owners, governments, and strategic investors
  • Ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams and drive decisions in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
  • Strong industry networks across miners, private equity, investment banks, and sovereign wealth funds
  • National Police Clearance obtained within the last two months.

Apply Today

Apply today with an up-to-date resume to express your interest in this role. Applications will close on Sunday the 20th April. Interviews are anticipated to take place the week of the 29th of April.

As an employer that values candidate care, we commit to responding to every applicant.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability or cultural background. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or the workplace to accommodate your needs, please email us at inclusion@igo.com.au.  

For more information about our hiring practices please visit our website - Careers at IGO

About Us

IGO is an ASX listed mining and exploration company focused on creating a better planet for future generations by discovering, developing and delivering products critical to clean energy.

As a purpose-led organisation with strong, embedded values and a culture of caring for our people and our stakeholders, we believe we are Making a Difference by safely, sustainably and ethically delivering the products our customers need to advance the global transition to decarbonisation.

Supporting our Communities

We work in partnership with our host communities and Traditional Owners to achieve long-term social, environmental and economic outcomes. We are also proud of our Corporate Giving Program which provides direct funding and in-kind support for a range of programs aligned with our values and purpose. 

Our Culture

Our culture provides an environment where our people feel a strong sense of pride in the difference that they can make to future generations. We are bold, passionate, fearless and fun – a smarter, kinder, and more innovative team. When you join us, we will invest in your career and your development, to ensure you achieve your goals, now and into the future. Find out more about life at IGO by connecting directly with our people, who are available to answer any questions you may have: https://careers.igo.com.au/meet-our-people