Manager Projects
Westgold Resources
Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.
About the Role
This Perth-based role offers the opportunity to lead the delivery of capital projects that support Westgold's growth and operational success, with travel to site as required across our operations.
Reporting to the Group Manager Projects, you will be responsible for delivering projects safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. Working across the full project lifecycle, from concept development and studies through to execution, commissioning and operational handover, you will collaborate closely with operational, technical and corporate stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
The Opportunity
Westgold is seeking an experienced Manager Projects to lead a portfolio of capital projects across our operations. You will provide leadership and oversight throughout all phases of project delivery, ensuring projects are executed safely and in line with budget, schedule, quality and governance requirements.
Working closely with site operations, technical services, contractors and key stakeholders, you will play a critical role in supporting Westgold's strategic growth objectives while delivering sustainable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of capital projects from concept through to operational handover.
- Manage project scope, budgets, schedules and contractor performance.
- Drive project governance, reporting and risk management processes.
- Collaborate with Operations, Technical Services, Maintenance, HSE and Commercial teams.
- Monitor project costs, forecasts and performance against key milestones.
- Champion a strong safety culture and provide visible leadership across project activities.
- Support business growth through the successful execution of strategic projects.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Experience delivering mining, infrastructure, processing plant, electrical or sustaining capital projects.
- Strong project management, planning, scheduling and cost control skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage risk and drive project outcomes.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership capability.
- Relevant trade, diploma or tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Current C Class Driver's Licence.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration package
- Career development within a growing ASX-listed gold producer
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of operational and growth projects
- A collaborative and values-driven culture committed to safety and excellence
About Westgold
Westgold Resources is an innovative and progressive West Australian gold producer with operations located throughout the Murchison and Southern Goldfields regions of Western Australia. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace where our people can thrive while contributing to the success of our operations and local communities.
The Westgold Offer:
A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
A range of benefits including:
Performance based bonus
Group salary continuous insurance
A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount
A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
5 years' pro rata long service leave
Salary sacrifice options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.
Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.
Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).
Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email inclusion@westgold.com.au
Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.