Research And Development Manager

Change the world. Work with a purpose.

Our Vision and Mission

We are guided by our vision of continuous renewable energy. Our work is empowering renewable energy through  a revolutionary form of thermal energy storage. We are commercialising a unique large-scale decarbonised energy storage solution which will provide continuous industrial heat without burning fossil fuels. 

Our Technology

MGA Thermal is a revolutionary Australian clean energy company with a breakthrough form of energy storage. MGA Blocks store and deliver thermal energy while remaining outwardly solid. They are the missing piece of energy decarbonisation, turning renewable energy into clean steam and power that’s available any time of the day.

A Unique Opportunity

We are offering an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of managing MGA Thermal's Research and Development department. As R&D Manager you will play a vital role in driving research that contributes directly to global decarbonisation. You will utilize your advanced Materials Science or Chemical knowledge to contribute to the design, development and conduct of experiments. Your affinity for management will allow you to lead the planning, resource allocation and activity prioritization within agreed upon priority areas. This is your chance to be a part of something big.

The Role

This role will oversee four initial R&D areas:

• The continuing improvement of Generation One MGA Block properties and the associated product specification.
• The development of new MGA Block formulations with targeted operating capabilities to address changing market expectations.
• The development and refinement of in-house testing hardware and software capabilities for relevant material properties.
• The provision of R&D services and advice to other MGA Thermal departments.

Included Employee Benefits

• An offer to join our Employee Share Options Plan
• Flexible working hours to accommodate your personal commitments and encourage a healthy work - life balance
• Development opportunities, including access to training courses and education
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program, providing unlimited and anonymous mental health counseling for employees and their families, including non-traditional families
• Onsite access to two trained Mental Health First Aid Officers.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment

An inclusive environment

At MGA Thermal, inclusion is not a buzzword. We firmly believe that a sustainable future is an inclusive future, and that this can only be achieved by upholding the rights of every worker to be physically and psychologically safe at work.

This core value is demonstrated by our progress in promoting inclusion and diversity within our organization. In 2021, our workforce comprised 6.7% women. Currently MGA Thermal is comprised of:

• 37.1% women
• 5.7% non-binary people
• 5.7% First Nations people

Additionally, our recent companywide feedback sessions indicated that across the organization our top successes for 2023 as voted by employees were:

• the culture of MGA Thermal, noted as both positive and supportive, particularly the emotional support provided to employees, and
• training and investment in employee development.

These statistics and feedback clearly demonstrate our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity. We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

Join us and contribute towards making 24/7 renewable energy a reality. Please send questions via email to Jacqueline at *****@mgathermal.com.