Project Manager

WesTrac; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Novated Leasing

Health Insurance

Career Progression

Free parking

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our General Workshop New Machines Team at the Tomago Branch. The role leads project coordinators and administrators in constructing large CAT assets for mining and construction customers.

You will oversee workflows from excavators to OHTs, collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and support functions to ensure successful outcomes with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or proven experience in a similar role.
• Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification is highly desirable.
• Experience with mobile plant equipment or CAT equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day tactical aspects of the Projects Team.
• Review progress of high level deliverables across projects.
• Identify and mitigate project risks with appropriate plans.
• Report on financial and contractual obligations of projects.
• Provide leadership and support to the New Machines team.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to boost efficiency.
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration to share best practices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Microsoft Office

Mechanical / Electrical understanding

Work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WesTrac has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our General Workshop New Machines Team located at our Tomago Branch. This workshop has a team of over 100 employees and operates around the clock, building large-scale surface mining and construction equipment. New Machines is a dynamic, solutions-focused, and forward-thinking team who are passionate about delivering high-quality CAT machines to our large-scale customer base across the mining and construction industries.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, in this role, you will lead a team of dedicated project coordinators and administrators. From overseeing the construction of a 301.8 excavator to managing the assembly of a fleet of Off-Highway Trucks (OHTs), Drills or Dozers you will be responsible for the successful execution of a large range of CAT assets. You'll be part of a team that achieves impressive results, coordinating a high volume of new machine builds for a variety of construction and mining customers and working closely with stakeholders in Sales, Engineering, and other support functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring the operational and day to day tactical aspects within the Projects Team.
• Review the progress of high level deliverables across these projects.
• Monitor critical project risks to ensure response and mitigation plans are being executed.
• Monitor and regularly report on the position of the projects regarding financial and contractual obligations.
• Provide leadership, direction, advice, and support to the wider New Machines team.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Encourage collaboration across the business to share best practices and create efficiencies.
• Promote and embed a positive safety culture through demonstrated safety leadership practices.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or experience in a similar role with transferrable skills.
• A Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification is highly desirable.
• Experience working with mobile plant equipment, CAT equipment is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on safety and relationship building.
• Computer literate with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office package.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and handle high work volumes, demonstrating strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet competing deadlines.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a demonstrated ability to identify improvement initiatives and see them through to implementation.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Why WesTrac?

At WesTrac, we’re Made for More—more opportunity, more growth, and more impact. With a team of over 4,500 people nationally, we’re united by our care for each other, our passion for building a better tomorrow, and our commitment to continual evolution.

We invest heavily in your development, offering access to our in‑house RTO(50737), dedicated learning pathways, and hands‑on experience with the latest Cat® technology and future‑focused capabilities. As one of the world’s largest authorised Cat® dealers, you’ll be part of an industry leader shaping what’s next in mining and construction.

What we offer

• Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown. Purchased leave program and RDO options available.
• Health & Wellness – Discounted Health Insurance, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
• Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus for applicable roles
• Additional Perks – Free parking, onsite café, bootcamp and yoga available at certain locations

Please note: WesTrac may commence shortlisting and interviewing candidates prior to the closing date and reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed. Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check & Medical as part of the recruitment process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.