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South32

Senior Project Lead, Electrical

South32

. Lead a program of EIC capital and operational works .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeMcKinlay • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project leadership in brownfield resources environments, with a strong focus on EIC technical knowledge and effective stakeholder management throughout project lifecycles. Proven ability to control budgets, schedules, and risks while fostering a safe and high-performing project culture.

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Project Leadership ExperienceEIC Technical KnowledgeRemote Project DeliveryStakeholder LeadershipProject Management Qualification

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Hard Skills
Budget ControlSchedule ManagementRisk ManagementProgram ReportingProject Governance
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipStakeholder EngagementCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
Engineering DegreeProject Management Qualification
Industry Keywords
Brownfield ResourcesProject LifecycleOperational WorksCapital WorksSafety Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead a program of EIC capital and operational works
  • Guide project teams to deliver safe, cost-effective and fit-for-purpose outcomes from concept through to handover and close-out
  • Champion a safe culture aligned with South32 values and critical controls
  • Govern tollgate submissions, project changes and framework compliance
  • Control budgets, schedules, cash flow, risks and monthly program reports
  • Build stakeholder partnerships and support a high-performing project team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Extensive project leadership experience within brownfield resources environments
  • Proven oversight of large, concurrent project portfolios and complex priorities
  • Strong EIC technical knowledge
  • Remote project delivery experience
  • Effective stakeholder, team and supplier leadership across project lifecycles
  • Engineering degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
  • Project management qualification, desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
  • 14% superannuation contributions
  • Annual short-term incentive bonus recognising individual performance and overall business success
  • 4/3 roster
  • FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane
  • Onsite accommodation with meal services
  • Sports/gym facilities
  • Swimming pool
  • Music room
  • Social area