Electrical Project Lead

South32; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

South32’s Cannington operation in northwest Queensland seeks an Electrical Project Lead to drive end-to-end projects from scope to delivery, ensuring safety, quality and on-time outcomes.

You will lead multiple workstreams, manage cost, schedule and risk, and build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners on a permanent basis.

This role offers a 8:6 roster with FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, or DIDO from Mount Isa and surrounding shires.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, or relevant experience in an associated Engineering discipline.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects through all lifecycle phases to agreed quality standards.
• Act as the single point of accountability for scope, cost, schedule and risk.
• Establish effective stakeholder relationships across internal and external partners.
• Maintain disciplined reporting aligned to organisational project frameworks.

Skills

Electrical projects

Stakeholder management

Budget & schedule

Mining experience

Team leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

C Class Driver's Licence

Job description

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT CANNINGTON

Our Cannington operation is one of the world's largest producers of silver and lead. Located in northwest Queensland, Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometres west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville.

Flights are direct to the onsite airport, and the mine is only 3.5 km from camp - the perfect distance for a sunset walk or run home along a purpose-built walking track. The onsite accommodation includes meal services, sports/gym facilities, swimming pool, music room, and social area.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• 14% superannuation contributions
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent position on a 8:6 roster, FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville/Cairns, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.

As the Electrical Project Lead, you will be responsible for end-to-end accountability of assigned initiatives, ensuring approved outcomes are delivered safely, on time, within budget and aligned to operational needs.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Deliver projects through all lifecycle phases to agreed quality standards
• Act as the single point of accountability for scope, cost, schedule and risk
• Establish effective stakeholder relationships across internal and external partners
• Maintain disciplined reporting aligned to organisational project frameworks

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Delivering electrical engineering projects within a mining environment
• Leading multiple workstreams with competing priorities
• Influencing diverse stakeholders through clear, confident communication
• Applying strong commercial judgement to cost, schedule and risk decisions
• Working collaboratively to build high-performing, inclusive teams

Qualifications for this position are:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, or relevant experience in an associated Engineering discipline
• Current C Class Drivers Licence

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Sunday 4th October 2026.