Manager Project

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia; City Of Kwinana; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus structure

Additional superannuation

Long service leave after 5 years

Supportive colleagues

Job summary

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia is seeking a Manager Project for our Kwinana plant on a full-time, two-year max term. The role focuses on delivering debottlenecking solutions on time, within scope and on budget to produce high-quality lithium hydroxide.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in the industry, 5+ years leading brownfield projects, and strong PMBOK knowledge. We value safety, innovation, and collaboration in a diverse team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Engineering.
• 15+ years’ professional experience within the industry.
• 5+ years’ experience leading a project team within brownfield environments.
• Experience managing multiple small/medium sized projects totalling circa $50-150M per annum.
• Project management qualification (PMBOK) and budgeting/forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Health, Safety and Environment.
• Lead and deliver all projects including studies, planning, engineering, construction, commissioning and handover to Operations.
• Manage overall project scope, cost and schedule; develop and track annual budget.
• Ensure governance, delegations, procedures and policies; facilitate gate reviews and audits.
• Report project progress to stakeholders and business units.
• Oversee Engineering Consultants, vendors and Construction Contractors.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to review, prioritize and implement engineered solutions.
• Address ad-hoc implementation of solutions and temporary fixes as needed.
• Create a highly committed and aligned team environment.
• Manage risks for plant integrity within the business risk profile.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Brownfield operations

Project coordination

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in Engineering

Job description

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We are a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium Corporation and IGO Ltd. As pioneers in the Australian lithium industry, we've already achieved great things, including building the first battery-grade lithium hydroxide plant in Australia, paving the way for Australia to be a major player in the global transition to a clean energy future.

We’re looking for people who want to be a part of the industry of the future - people who work with purpose and urgency, take initiative, and rise to challenges. We're seeking individuals who empower others, embrace innovation, and want to work in an open and supportive environment, where teamwork and collaboration are valued.

At TLEA, you’ll be part of a team that is excited to be involved in a world-class project that benefits not only the Western Australian community but the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you passionate about making a real impact?

TLEA is welcoming applications for a full time, 2 Year Max term Manager Project to join our team working at our Kwinana plant.

The successful applicant will be responsible for taking the established debottlenecking solutions and scopes of work and safely deliver these on time, on scope and on budget to deliver a plant that produces the highest quality and most cost-effective lithium hydroxide in the world.

In addition to possessing our core values of distinction, pragmatism, honesty, tenacity and innovation, this position will suit applicants with prior experience of Brownfields Operations and Environments.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Health, Safety and Environment
• Lead and deliver all projects including studies, planning, engineering (with supports from Engineering function), construction, commissioning and handover to Operations
• Manage overall project scope, cost and schedule. Develop, track and work within the calendar year budget and control baseline
• Ensure overall project governance, including compliance to delegations of authority, procedures and policies. Facilitate gate reviews, healthy check and external audit as needed
• Report all projects progress to stakeholders and business routinely
• Manage overall Engineering Consultants, vendors and Construction Contractors to deliver projects
• Work closely with the Manager Engineering to develop review, prioritise, implement and commission engineered solutions
• Work with the Engineering function and Operations teams to address ad-hoc implementation of solutions, and/or install temporary solutions to problems
• Create a highly committed and aligned team environment with all who can influence the project outcomes
• Manage risks for plant integrity within business risk profile

WHAT YOU CAN BRING

• Bachelor degree or higher in Engineering
• 15+ years’ professional experience within the industry
• 5+ years’ experience in leading a project team within brownfield environment is essential
• Experience managing multiple small and medium sized projects (totalling circa $50-150M per annum)
• Project management qualification (and intimate knowledge of Project Management (PMBOK))
• Strong financial acumen to effectively manage project budgets and forecasts
• Ability to implement effective risk mitigation and contingencies
• Ability to influence key stakeholders and form relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Experience in downstream metallurgical processing / chemical plants
• Experience in process design, project control, construction management, commissioning
• Experience working in multi-discipline and multi-culture environment

WHAT WE OFFER

• Contribute to a green and sustainable industry of the future.
• Competitive salary with a performance-based discretionary bonus structure
• Additional Superannuation
• Award and recognition program
• Long service leave option after 5 years (pro rata)
• Supportive colleagues committed to your success and well-being
• Inclusive and diverse work environment

LOCATION

TLEA proudly acknowledges and the Whadjuk and Gnaala Karla Boodja people of the Noongar Nation, as the traditional custodians of the Kwinana area, where we operate our plant.

Kwinana is 38 km from the Perth central business district, 20 km from City of Fremantle and just 7km from Rockingham.

Applicants are advised that the shortlisting and interview process may commence before the closing date.

At Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, we embrace and recognise the value of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.