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Victor Smorgon Group was founded in 1995 by Victor and Loti Smorgon, together with their family. Their joint aspiration was to grow and develop the family’s assets into a diverse group to build generational wealth and provide support for future generations. Today, Victor Smorgon Group is one of Australia’s most established and successful family offices, operating across multiple asset classes to build sustainable wealth for family and external investors. 

With a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, our team works closely together to achieve our aim of sourcing and delivering high-quality opportunities, building wealth for generations.

Current Vacancies:

Projects Development Director

South Yarra, Victoria

To apply for this role, please send your contact details, cover letter and CV to careers@vsg.com.au and we will be in touch.

The Projects Development Director is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of investment within a portfolio of mining companies. This individual will drive value creation through the development and execution of mining exploration and development projects and operational efficiency projects. The role involves hands-on leadership in project delivery, cost optimisation, and stakeholder management across various jurisdictions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Company Management

Appointment and Oversight of General Managers

  • Lead the recruitment, selection, and appointment of General Managers (GMs) for mining portfolio companies.

  • Establish clear performance metrics and review structures for GMs.

  • Support and mentor GMs to deliver against strategic exploration and operational goals.

Strategic Alignment

  • Ensure each portfolio company’s project pipeline aligns with broader investment strategy.

  • Facilitate regular strategy sessions to review project statis, identify risks, and make data-driven decisions.

Project Development & Delivery

End-to-End Project Lifecycle Oversight

  • Manage mining projects from early-stage exploration through permitting, financing, construction, and operations.

  • Work with technical teams and third-party consultants to optimise development pathways, including identifying third-party consultants and assisting capital raise projects during the development phase.

Permitting & Licensing

  • Navigate environmental and mining regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

  • Coordinate with legal and ESG advisors for timely permit acquisition.

Project Financing

  • Structure and negotiate funding packages for new mines and expansions.

  • Lead financial due diligence and support capital raising with lenders and equity partners.

Investment and Capital Management

Capital Allocation Strategy

  • Recommend strategic allocation of capital across exploration, development, and production projects.

  • Evaluate new investment opportunities with mining assets.

Performance Monitoring

  • Track project financials, timelines, and risk-adjusted returns across the mining portfolio.

  • Deliver reporting dashboards and investment updates to internal stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Internal Reporting & Communication: Communicate project progress and risks to senior leadership. Prepare investment briefs.

  • External Representation: Build network and work with local partners, suppliers, and financial institutions.

 REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

  • 10+ years in project finance, mining/industrial project delivery, or management consulting or investment management.

  • Previous technical experience (i.e. as an engineer) is a plus.

  • Knowledge of mining regulatory frameworks and project execution models.

  • Ability to manage exploration and development project risk.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Experience managing capital-intensive operations.