About the Company
Stellar Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a leading resources business with a growing portfolio of mining operations and major projects across Australasia.
With significant investment planned across its PNG operations, the business is strengthening its Owner's Team and adding senior project leadership capability to support the next phase of growth.
This is an opportunity to join an established resources organisation at an exciting point in its growth journey, with the opportunity to influence and deliver projects that will directly support the future of its PNG operations.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Projects Lead | Process & NPI
to take ownership of a portfolio of major processing, infrastructure and New Project Initiative (NPI) projects across the PNG operation.
The position is
Brisbane based
, working from the company's Milton office with a flexible hybrid arrangement.
Ad-hoc travel to PNG will be required.
You will provide senior project leadership across the full project lifecycle, from
concept development and feasibility through to funding, early works, execution and delivery
.
Working closely with operational leadership, technical teams and senior stakeholders, you will ensure projects are well defined, commercially sound and delivered safely and effectively within an operating mining environment.
The portfolio will include:
Major processing plant projects and upgrades
New Project Initiatives and growth projects
Mine extension and development projects
Infrastructure and services projects
Capacity, productivity and operational improvement initiatives
Brownfield projects across an operating mining setting
Future growth and expansion opportunities across the PNG portfolio
This is a genuine
Owner's Team position
,



providing the opportunity to influence projects from the early stages rather than simply managing delivery once a project reaches construction.
About You
We are looking for an experienced project professional who understands
how complex projects come together
and can provide strong leadership across the full project lifecycle.
You may currently be working as a:
Projects Lead
Principal Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
Project Manager
Engineering Manager
Ideally, you will bring:
10+ years' experience across mining, resources, processing or complex project environments
Proven experience delivering major capital projects from concept through to execution
Strong project management, engineering and commercial capability
Experience working across processing, mechanical or industrial projects
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience managing projects within brownfield operating environments
A pragmatic approach to project delivery, risk and change management
The ability to engage effectively with operational teams, contractors and senior leadership
Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering or a related discipline
A strong mechanical, process or processing background will be highly regarded.
Experience working across
PNG or other international mining operations
would be advantageous, however candidates with strong Australian mining and processing experience who are comfortable with international travel will also be considered.
What's on Offer?
Competitive base salary with an attractive
STIP / bonus structure
Brisbane-based position with flexible hybrid working
Regular international exposure across PNG
Significant pipeline of major processing and growth projects
Opportunity to join an experienced Owner's Team
Genuine ownership from feasibility through to project execution
Long-term project pipeline and career growth
Opportunity to play a key role in the next phase of growth across the PNG operation
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📌 Projects Lead | Process & Npi (Brisbane)
🏢 Stellar Recruitment Pty
📍 Brisbane