Principal – Project Management (EIC)

Harmony Australasia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH 2–3 days per week

Job summary

Harmony Australasia in Brisbane seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead multi-discipline engineering projects from initiation to execution. You will coordinate with PNG and local teams to ensure safety, cost control and schedule alignment.

Based at Australasia Services Office with a 5 on / 2 off roster and the flexibility to work from home 2–3 days per week, you will drive value engineering and ensure robust change management processes across mine and process facilities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Electrical or Controls; Project Management qualifications desirable.
• 10 to 15 years' hands-on delivery experience in projects.
• HV electrical expertise including reticulation (HV, MV, LV) and Instrumentation & Automation systems.
• Knowledge of power and control technologies, including renewables.

Responsibilities

• Initiate projects with Charter and Forward Work Plans (FWP) with defined scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage engineering/design consultants to deliver to schedule and budget.
• Ensure safety-in-design and hazard reviews with stakeholders.
• Lead value engineering to ensure fit-for-purpose, safe, cost-effective designs.

Skills

Project management

HV electrical

Instrumentation & automation

Stakeholder management

Contract management

MS Office/SharePoint/Teams

Education

Engineering degree

Electrical or Controls specialization

Tools

Pronto (ERP)

Job description

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD, with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

Core delivery role within the Operations Project Management team.

Reporting to the Manager Projects – PNG, you'll bring Project Management and multi-disciplines Technical/Project Engineering expertise to ensure assigned projects are designed and delivered safely, on budget, on schedule, and in line with business expectations and approved baselines.

Permanent opportunity, based at the Australasia Services Office. 5 on / 2 off roster, Opportunity to WFH 2 to 3 days per week.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

Formally initiate every project via Project Charter, with a risk-based Forward Work and Execution Plans for every phase, with defined scope, schedule and budget etc (per HGM PEMS).

Manage engineering and design consultants to scope, time and cost, escalating performance issues and upholding HGM PEMS requirements.

Ensure facility designs meet appropriate standards, including Safety-in-Design and Pre-Construction Hazard Assessment reviews, with input from Project Owners and operational stakeholders.

Lead timely Value Engineering reviews to ensure designs are fit for purpose, technically sound, safe and cost-effective.

Lead or participate in Project Assurance and Safety-in-Design reviews, and ensure all formal Project Changes go through Change Management.

Initiation documents to inform the FY Budget process.

Lead or contribute to the development of the LOM Electrical Roadmap and enabling initiatives for mine operations, in close collaboration with corporate and operational stakeholders.

Contribute to the corporate Technology Roadmap, Strategic Plan and enabling initiatives, specifically for Mine and Process Control.

Work closely with the Manager Construction to ensure field and site works are planned, resourced and communicated ahead of time, with operational interfaces clearly defined incl. pre-constructability reviews and contractor mobilisation requirements are met prior to field works commencing.

Ensure key project documentation is recorded, revision-controlled and managed within HGM SharePoint.

Track and report on Project Performance per HGM requirements, flagging issues early and maintaining up-to-date Change and Risk Registers.

Develop risk-based contracting strategies with Group Procurement, covering market engagement, tender evaluation, and contract formation and execution / execution & management (performance-based contracts).

Ensure constructability reviews are completed and contractor mobilisation requirements are met before field works commence.

Prepare Operational Readiness Strategies, Plans and Schedules, with key operational stakeholder involvement, to transition each project into operations.

Ensure formal Commissioning Planning is in place per the HGM Commissioning Management Framework, and that MOC approvals and incident management processes are followed.

Identify changes to construction and operational permits/licences, liaising with regulatory and community authorities as needed.

Support the Manager Construction with regular SLT progress updates, contribute to EOM Project Reviews, and participate in VFSL and safety inspections.

Lead Project Handovers and Close-outs, including punchlist walk-downs, lessons learned and performance reviews.

Act as a Safety Ambassador, driving a culture of zero harm and safe, quality outcomes.

About you:

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Electrical or Controls; Project Management qualifications desirable.

10 to 15 years' “hands-on” delivery experience across Resources and/or Heavy Industries in Project Management/Engineering roles, delivering end-to-end projects.

Demonstrated HV electrical expertise including reticulation (HV, MV, LV) and Instrumentation & Automation systems for underground mining and processing plants

Good understanding of power & control technologies, including renewable energy technology options, staged deployment strategies etc.

Disciplined but pragmatic approach to EIC system design, equipment selection and application, particularly for underground mining and mineral processing plants.

Strong contract management, risk and change management capability, with a strategic, continuous-improvement mindset.

Excellent understanding of statutory requirements, with the ability to interpret Company policies and procedures and apply them across project build and post-project operations.

Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels, including timely escalation of potential challenges or issues.

Proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint and Teams; basic user knowledge of Pronto (ERP) or equivalent.

Proven ability to coach and mentor direct reports or peers.

Current 'C' Class driver's licence and willingness to travel to remote locations across NSW, QLD and PNG.

Salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience.

To learn more about Harmony, please visit our website www.harmony.co.za

Please note:

All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for screening will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an office-based pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.