Performance Improvement Specialist

About WesTrac

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number: 6263

About the Role

A Catalyst. Not a Consultant.

Sponsored by General Managers and Executives, this is an opportunity for a results-driven improvement professional who thrives on turning ideas into measurable outcomes. As a trusted partner to your assigned WesTrac division, you will identify and lead complex cross-functional improvement initiatives, build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups, and deliver sustainable operational and commercial benefits. This is not a reporting or purely analytical role. We're looking for someone with a strong bias for action, a proven track record of delivering outcomes, the ability to influence without authority, and a genuine commitment to building end-user ownership so improvements continue long after the project is complete. Joining a high-performing team of improvement specialists and industry leaders, you'll have the support, autonomy, and visibility to make a meaningful impact across the business.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex, cross-functional improvement projects sponsored at GM and Executive level — from scoping through to benefit realisation
• Identify inefficiencies in manufacturing and service processes; quantify the opportunity and mobilise both frontline teams and management to act
• Pinpoint constraints in value streams and coordinate project activities with business stakeholders to deliver targeted outcomes
• Advise senior leaders on findings and directly influence business-critical decisions
• Serve as a business partner and SME to your assigned WesTrac division — shaping project and improvement scheduling
• Build strong working relationships with technical and functional SMEs, vendors, and suppliers in line with WesTrac's values
• Embed a culture of project discipline and continuous improvement that outlasts each individual project

Skills & Experience

• 4-5 years' project management experience leading projects of various sizes across Manufacturing, Mining, FMCG or Services
• Demonstrated track record as a change agent with strong commercial acumen
• Proven ability to plan and coordinate schedules, budgets, and quality project documentation
• Strong financial management experience, either formal or through budget accountability
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple project and improvement initiatives simultaneously

Qualifications

• Recognised Project Management qualification (PMI) — Required
• Agile Project Management certification and experience — Highly regarded
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge — Highly regarded
• Tertiary undergraduate qualification in Business, Engineering or Science — Desirable

Our Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Health & Wellness - Discounts with BUPA, 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 up to $5000 for applicable roles
• Additional Perks - Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number: 6263