Senior Engineer Project

Tianqi Lithium Kwinana Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lithium energy company is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their Kwinana plant on a full-time, one-year contract. The successful candidate will lead brown-field projects across all lifecycle phases, ensuring technical accuracy and resource alignment while fostering a collaborative team environment. Candidates should possess a tertiary degree in engineering and have at least 7 years of relevant project management experience in the mining or industrial sectors. Competitive salary and additional benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus

Additional superannuation

Long-service leave option

Award and recognition program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in mining, resources, or industrial sectors.
• Experience with downstream processing or chemical plants.
• Proven success in brownfield environments and project hand-overs.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the full lifecycle, from initiation to hand-over.
• Manage external engineering design consultants.
• Coordinate between engineering, execution, and operations teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk mitigation

Education

Tertiary degree in engineering

Job description

About Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia (TLEA) is a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium Corporation and IGO Ltd. As pioneers in the Australian lithium industry, we have built the first battery‑grade lithium hydroxide plant in Australia, paving the way for Australia to become a major player in the global transition to a clean energy future.

We are looking for people who want to be part of the industry of the future – people who work with purpose and urgency, take initiative, and rise to challenges. We seek individuals who empower others, embrace innovation, and enjoy working in an open and supportive environment where teamwork and collaboration are valued.

Job Description

TLEA is welcoming applications for a Senior Project Engineer to join our team on a full‑time, one‑year contract at our Kwinana plant.

As a Senior Project Engineer you will lead the ramp‑up of brown‑field projects through all phases of the project lifecycle – from initiation to hand‑over – ensuring technical accuracy, resource alignment, and quality outcomes. You will play a key role in delivering projects that support production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the full lifecycle: opportunity framing, studies, design, construction, commissioning, and hand‑over.
• Extensive experience in managing external engineering design consultants.
• Develop and execute project strategies and plans.
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering, execution, and operations teams.
• Oversee procurement, cost, and schedule management.
• Ensure governance compliance with company procedures and policies.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and resolve project issues.
• Manage project risks and vendor engagement.
• Foster a collaborative and committed team environment.

About You

• Tertiary degree in engineering.
• 7+ years of project management experience in mining, resources, or industrial sectors.
• Experience in downstream processing or chemical plants.
• Proven success in brownfield environments and project hand‑overs.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Australian engineering and construction practices.
• Ability to implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience with digital technologies in project phases.

What We Offer

• Contribution to a green and sustainable industry of the future.
• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus.
• Additional superannuation.
• Award and recognition program.
• Long‑service leave option after five years (pro‑rata).
• Supportive colleagues and inclusive work environment.