Sandvik Mining | Location: Brisbane, Qld

Job Type: Permanent – Full time

About the Opportunity 

This role is responsible for protecting, strengthening and maximising the value of Sandvik’s innovations through the effective management of the full patent lifecycle, with a strong focus on Australian patent law and enforcement. Working closely with R&D teams, product specialists and business leaders, the role translates inventive concepts into robust patent rights that support Sandvik’s competitive advantage and long‑term market position. As part of Sandvik’s global patent function, the role collaborates across regions to deliver consistent, high‑quality intellectual property outcomes while enabling the effective enforcement of patent rights in Australia.

Responsibilities 

• Operate in full compliance with Sandvik’s Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Vision, policies and standards, actively promoting Zero Harm and ensuring health, safety and quality requirements are met across all activities.
• Act in alignment with the Sandvik Way, demonstrating organisational values while supporting business priorities and ethical decision‑making.
• Manage the full patent lifecycle, including invention capture, strategic evaluation, drafting, filing, prosecution and ongoing maintenance of patent assets.
• Lead the filing, prosecution and enforcement of patent rights in Australia, ensuring compliance with Australian patent law and alignment with Sandvik’s global IP strategy to protect market position.
• Partner closely with R&D teams, product experts and business leaders to identify, assess and protect inventions, providing practical and commercially focused IP advice to support technology development and business decisions.
• Conduct and support freedom‑to‑operate assessments, technology searches and patent landscape analyses to inform innovation, risk management and investment decisions.
• Collaborate with global patent colleagues and manage external patent attorneys and service providers to deliver consistent, high‑quality, timely and cost‑effective intellectual property outcomes, while contributing to continuous improvement of global patent processes.

About you

You are a qualified Patent Attorney with approximately 7–10 years’ experience in Australian patent law, supported by an advanced technical qualification (Master’s or PhD) in Engineering, ideally mechanical and/or mining‑related disciplines. You bring substantial hands‑on experience across the full patent lifecycle, including invention capture, drafting, prosecution, grant and enforcement, with proven capability handling complex technologies and contentious matters. You have strong working knowledge of Australian patent practice, complemented by exposure to international patent systems, particularly in the United States and Europe, and experience operating within a global environment. Your background includes involvement in patent enforcement and litigation matters in Australia, and you are recognised for clear, concise communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical. 

What we offer  

• A competitive remuneration package 
• Salary sacrifice options and Length of Service Recognition 
• Paid Parental Leave and flexible working options 
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee referral programs 
• Performance‑based bonus incentives 
• Recognition and reward programs aligned to individual and business performance 

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, recognising our ongoing commitment to gender equality, inclusive workplace policies, and meaningful support for women at every stage of their careers. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and we encourage you to explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment. 

Who we are  

Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally. 

Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component and intelligent manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and 90% circularity by 2030. 

We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.  

For more information about this position at Sandvik, please visit the Careers or contact Sam Lingman at [email protected]