Specialist Projects

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails, magnificent jarrah forests and the food and wine heartland of the South-West and Peel Regions of Western Australia.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future and is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer. 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers. 
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

• Discounted rates on travel, healthcare, and technology products.

 ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a Permanent position on a 9-day fortnight roster. This is a permanent position, with flexibility to be based at either our Worsley Alumina Refinery near Collie or our Boddington Bauxite Mine, depending on candidate preference. Employees ideally live within an hour’s drive of site. 

As there is no accommodation on site, you will be required to drive in, drive out on a daily basis. 

As the Specialist Projects, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a range of projects within the Worsley Capital Portfolio which are well designed, planned and cost effective solutions that meet business requirements, through leadership and collaboration with stakeholders and vendors.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Ensure that all projects are developed and delivered from concept to closeout in accordance with South32 Project Management Framework
• Acting as the single point of accountability for allocated works across the full lifecycle
• Provide leadership throughout project life cycle that is aligned to South32 values
• Preparing and submitting milestone deliverables for project tollgates and approvals
• Establishing and maintaining accurate schedules, budgets, forecasts and cashflow
• Proactively engaging stakeholders, suppliers and internal customers to align delivery
• Managing change, risk and reporting in line with the project management framework
• Supporting and mentoring project team members to foster strong collaboration

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:  

• Delivering brownfield projects within operating assets or heavy industry environments – mining and resources industry preferred
• Managing multiple priorities while balancing scope, time, cost and risk
• Building effective relationships and influencing outcomes through collaboration
• Applying a disciplined, safety‑focused and quality‑driven approach to project delivery
• A sound understanding with proven experience in developing and managing schedules and budgets
• Experience with MS Office Suite, MS Project and SAP

Qualifications for this position are:  

• Project Management
• Engineering or technical trade qualification within Mechanical, Electrical or Process disciplines with exposure to Project delivery

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

The job advert will close on Friday 20 March 2026