Date: 27 Jul 2026
Location: West Leederville, WA, AU, 6007
Company: Orica
About Orica
At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.
Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
About the role
Join Orica Digital Solutions and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of underground mining technology. Based in Perth, Western Australia, this exciting opportunity combines strategic leadership with extensive travel across the AusPac region, allowing you to work directly with customers and industry partners to drive the adoption of BlastIQ™ Underground and emerging mining technologies.
In this Underground Specialist – Digital Solutions role, you will lead the commercialisation and implementation of innovative digital solutions that enhance underground mining operations. We're seeking a customer-focused professional with experience in underground mining, mining technology, and stakeholder engagement who can influence teams, deliver exceptional customer outcomes, and drive operational excellence. While based in our Perth office, you'll spend much of your time supporting customer sites across the region on an 8-days-on, 6-days-off roster.
What you will be doing
The Underground Specialist – Digital Solutions plays a key role in promoting and delivering Orica’s Blast Design suite of technologies across the mining industry. Acting as a trusted technical expert and representative of Orica at customer sites, the successful candidate will champion safety, ensure compliance with Orica and customer standards, and support the deployment of software and hardware solutions. The role is also responsible for developing scalable systems, processes, and procedures to support the rollout of underground blasting and digital technologies across the AusPac region.
Working closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and regional Digital Specialist teams, this position will drive customer adoption of underground mining technologies through demonstrations, implementation projects, ongoing support, and stakeholder engagement. The role also includes managing early adopter programs, providing customer support and product stewardship, contributing to product roadmaps and emerging technology initiatives, and representing Orica at industry conferences, technology showcases, and regional marketing events.
What you will bring
Underground Mining experience, understanding the various processes and workflows within the underground mining environment
Practical underground drill and blast experience
Possesses a strong technology competency with the ability to manage data, modern software and hardware applications
Project management experience
Customer relationship management experience
Technical writing and presentation skills
Office and field-based training and mentoring experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to routinely travel to remote locations, working an 8-day on, 6-day off fly-in-fly-out roster
Be willing on occasion to work extended days to suit project requirements, with any additional days covered by days in lieu
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.
Competencies
Skills
Risk management
Technical training
Troubleshooting
Technical support
Product stewardship
Technical audit
Technical documentation
Technical offer preparation
Technical presentations
Technology integration
Leadership
Technical assessments
Technical guidance
Performance standards compliance
Environment, health and safety
Drilling and blasting
Customer relationship management
