PERSOL Australia 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.
We are currently seeking an experienced Portfolio Management professional to join a Sustaining Capital Projects team within a major mining operation.
This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing a portfolio of sustaining capital projects from inception through to execution, commissioning and handover, with responsibility for approximately $20M-$40M in annual project spend.
The successful candidate will be a proactive, high-energy project professional with strong commercial awareness, excellent leadership capability and a genuine ownership mentality toward project delivery.
Previous Tier 1 client-side mining experience is mandatory for this position.
The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Superintendent - Sustaining Capital Projects, you will provide leadership across project delivery, portfolio performance, financial management and team development.
You will manage approximately six direct reports and maintain oversight of project performance, expenditure, risk and delivery across the portfolio.
A major focus will be ensuring monthly project expenditure aligns with annual capital budgets, identifying risks early and proactively managing project timing and expenditure to achieve financial year targets.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of sustaining capital projects across the full lifecycle from inception through to handover
Lead, mentor and manage approximately six direct reports




Oversee approximately $20M-$40M in annual capital expenditure
Manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, commitments and monthly expenditure
Balance monthly portfolio spend against annual financial year targets
Identify potential underspend or overspend early and implement corrective actions
Bring expenditure forward or defer project spend where appropriate to optimise annual portfolio performance
Maintain accurate forecasting and provide clear visibility of portfolio performance
Present project submissions, updates and recommendations to site Investment Committees on behalf of Project Managers
Provide governance and oversight across project scope, cost, schedule, risk and execution
Support Project Managers and Project Engineers with complex delivery issues
Drive a strong safety, accountability and performance culture across the team
Identify project and portfolio risks early and proactively drive mitigation strategies
Support commissioning, operational readiness and project handover
Act as a senior escalation point within the Sustaining Capital Projects team
About You
Tier 1 client-side mining experience is mandatory
Engineering degree or relevant tertiary qualification
Strong experience within mining capital and sustaining capital projects




Strong understanding of the complete capital project lifecycle from inception through to handover
Proven experience managing a portfolio of multiple concurrent projects
Strong capital budgeting, forecasting and financial management capability
Experience managing significant annual project or portfolio expenditure
Proven experience presenting to Investment Committees and senior site leadership
Demonstrated experience leading and developing project teams
Solid understanding of project governance, risk and commercial management
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capability
Highly proactive with the ability to identify issues before they impact delivery
Strong accountability and willingness to take ownership of portfolio outcomes
High energy, positive attitude and a proactive approach are critical to success in this role
What's on Offer
8/6 Roster - Some WFH
Paid Weekly Super paid on all hours worked
Long-term opportunity within a major mining environment
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.
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📌 Portfolio Management - Sustaining Capital Projects | Fifo (Perth)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 Perth