Project Manager - Capital Projects
Programmed
Job Description
About the Company
PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options, we specialise in the recruitment of Engineering, Technical and Office Support talent across Australia and New Zealand.
About the Role
We are currently seeking experienced Project Managers to support the delivery of sustaining capital works across a large-scale gold mining operation.
The Opportunity
Working within an owner's team environment, you will be responsible for managing or supporting the delivery of capital projects from concept development and funding approval through to execution and operational handover.
This role will suit candidates who are comfortable operating client-side, managing governance requirements, budgets, schedules, contractors and multiple stakeholder interfaces across active mining operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop scopes of work and execution strategies with key stakeholders
- Prepare and manage project governance documentation including CP6 / Global Investment Process requirements
- Lead or support end-to-end capital project delivery from business case through to completion
- Coordinate key approvals including SRS, MoC, PEAHR, ONRSR and GTS requirements
- Utilise 1SAP for procurement, planning, scheduling and project coordination activities
- Manage contractors, consultants and operational interfaces across brownfield environments
- Track and report project performance across safety, cost, schedule and quality
- Support integration into operational environments while minimising production impacts
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience delivering sustaining capital projects within mining, rail, heavy industry or processing environments
- Strong understanding of project governance, capital funding and execution frameworks
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, forecasting and schedule tracking client-side
- Experience preparing business cases and capital funding documentation
- Ability to manage multiple work packages or large-scale capital scopes concurrently
- Strong stakeholder engagement and contractor management capability
- Engineering, construction or project delivery background preferred
- Candidates must clearly outline:
- The package/project values they personally managed
- Their direct responsibility for budget and schedule control
- Experience managing packages valued above $5M
The Details
- FIFO 8/6 roster
- Fly out morning of Day 8
- Flights provided from Perth, Darwin or Brisbane
- Initial 6-month contract with strong pipeline of ongoing work
- Immediate start available
- Weekly pay available
How to Apply
If you are a Project Manager with strong capital project delivery experience and are looking for your next FIFO opportunity within a major gold operation, we would like to hear from you.
If you are interested in this role, please click on Apply Now, for further information, please contact Shannon Bromfield email Shannon.Bromfield@persolkelly.com.au
Who we are
At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth.
With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.
We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.
Ready to make your next move? Apply now to join our team.
To learn more about life at PERSOL, visit persolaustralia.com
Or follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/persolapac for the latest updates and opportunities.
Consultant
Shannon.Bromfield@persolkelly.com.au
Reference number: 210374000
Profession:
Mining and Resources
Management
Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce
Date posted: 6th May, 2026
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