Job Description

Minetek is a global air, water and sound solutions provider based here in Australia. The business is a leader in the provision of water evaporation, water management, underground ventilation, sound attenuation and noise control solutions

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With over 150 years combined experience, the business has successfully delivered thousands of 'world-first' projects for hundreds of clients across the globe.

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About the Role:

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We are seeking an experienced Head of Projects to provide strategic leadership and oversight to Minetek's global project portfolio, directing teams of Project Managers, supplementary operations personnel, and cross-functional experts.

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The role will be accountable for steering projects through the entire delivery lifecycle, ensuring adherence to enterprise-wide milestones while optimising resource allocation, and delivering exceptional value in accordance with organisational quality standards, timelines, and budgets.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Develop and execute global project strategies aligned with business objectives, growth, and profitability.
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- Lead project teams and promote a high-performance, collaborative culture.
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- Oversee project portfolios, financial performance, prioritisation, and ROI.
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- Drive process improvements, change management, risk mitigation, and operational resilience.
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- Report project performance and strategic outcomes to senior leadership and the Board.
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- Build strong relationships with international clients,



partners, regulators, and suppliers.
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- Provide executive leadership on operational improvements, business development, and innovation.
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- Ensure global compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and ESG standards.
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- Champion Minetek's values and foster an inclusive culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
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About You:

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- Advanced qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, or Business, with relevant executive-level certifications.
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- Extensive experience managing large-scale, multi-million-dollar global projects from start to finish.
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- Robust strategic risk management skills, including geopolitical, supply chain, and operational risks.
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- Proven executive leadership experience, including leading senior teams and driving organisational change.
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- Innovative and commercially focused, with the ability to improve project outcomes, margins, and efficiency through technology.
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- Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, customer relationship, and conflict-resolution skills.
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- Experienced in international contracts, project documentation, and variation management.
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- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills across multicultural and international environments.
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- Proven ability to lead diverse, geographically dispersed, and remote teams.
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*Applicants must be Australian/New Zealand citizens or have Permanent Residency.

📌 Head of Projects (New South Wales)
🏢 MINETEK
📍 New South Wales