Senior Project Engineer - Decant Pond Project

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 and the food and wine heartland of the west.

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.

• 14% superannuation contributions

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a 3-year fixed-term contract on 9-day fortnight roster. Our Worsley Refinery is a short drive from communities such as Collie (20 Minutes) & Bunbury (45 Minutes) which all offer an enviable country lifestyle. Surrounded by magnificent jarrah forests, pristine beaches and world-famous wineries, you will live and work in one of the most beautiful regions of Western Australia and still be home each night.

Candidates should ideally live within an hour’s drive of Collie as there is no accommodation on site.

As the Senior Project Engineer – Decant Pond Project, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the successful delivery of a major dams capital project, ensuring engineering, construction and quality outcomes are achieved safely, efficiently and in line with approved standards.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Manage and collaborate with consultants, contractors and suppliers to ensure project requirements are delivered to specification.

• Provide technical support throughout construction, including constructability reviews, QA/QC activities and resolution of technical queries., assist with constructability input and onsite monitoring of design, work scope, construction sequence and impacts to estimating and scheduling.

• Coordinate commissioning, documentation and handover activities to ensure assets are operationally ready and fully supported by accurate records.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Delivering projects across multiple phases, from planning and design through to execution and handover.
• Building collaborative relationships with operational teams, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating competing priorities while maintaining focus on safety, quality and project outcomes.
• Managing project schedules, budgets and risk activities within a complex operational environment.
• Reviewing technical information and applying sound judgement to resolve challenges and support decision-making.
• Communicating clearly and influencing outcomes through strong organisation, teamwork and stakeholder engagement.

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Qualifications for this position are:

• Engineering qualification within Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or earthwork related discipline

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.

This job advert will close on 16 September 2026.