Brisbane or Gladstone based | Regular site travel
Monday to Friday role
Competitive hourly rate
About the Client
Our clients Gladstone operations are globally significant alumina production facilities, supplying high-quality alumina to international markets while driving regional employment, supporting industry growth, and contributing to sustainable resource development.
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced Project Lead to support the delivery of a major residue management and infrastructure program. This senior civil engineering leadership role will oversee annual wall raise design activities while contributing to the development of a long-term infrastructure strategy.
Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Tailings & Water, and Project Delivery teams, you will lead engineering consultants, manage technical risks, and ensure designs are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. This role is ideal for an experienced civil engineering professional with a strong background in large-scale infrastructure, mining, earthworks, dams, or tailings projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead civil design development for annual wall raise programs
Manage engineering consultants and specialist technical providers
Coordinate geotechnical investigations and technical studies
Manage design scope, schedules, budgets, and project risks
Support capital planning and funding submissions
Lead design assurance, governance, and review activities
Ensure designs are practical, constructible, and compliant
Collaborate with operational and project teams to achieve delivery objectives
Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary stakeholders
Support development of long-term infrastructure strategies
Skills and Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Experience in mining, earthworks, dams, water storage, tailings, or residue management projects
Demonstrated design and project leadership experience
Experience managing engineering consultants and multidisciplinary teams
Strong understanding of technical governance, risk, cost, and schedule management
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skill




Ability to lead complex engineering and project delivery activities
C Class Drivers Licence
Highly Regarded
RPEQ accreditation
Tailings or residue management experience
Owner's team capital project experience
Large-scale mining and resources project experience
About WorkPac
WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.
Equal Employment Chance
At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.
Brisbane or Gladstone based | Regular site travel
Monday to Friday role
Competitive hourly rate
About the Client
Our clients Gladstone operations are globally significant alumina production facilities, supplying high-quality alumina to international markets while driving regional employment, supporting industry growth, and contributing to sustainable resource development.
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced Project Lead to support the delivery of a major residue management and infrastructure program. This senior civil engineering leadership role will oversee annual wall raise design activities while contributing to the development of a long-term infrastructure strategy.
Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Tailings & Water, and Project Delivery teams, you will lead engineering consultants, manage technical risks, and ensure designs are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.



This role is ideal for an experienced civil engineering professional with a strong background in large-scale infrastructure, mining, earthworks, dams, or tailings projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead civil design development for annual wall raise programs
Manage engineering consultants and specialist technical providers
Coordinate geotechnical investigations and technical studies
Manage design scope, schedules, budgets, and project risks
Support capital planning and funding submissions
Lead design assurance, governance, and review activities
Ensure designs are practical, constructible, and compliant
Collaborate with operational and project teams to achieve delivery objectives
Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary stakeholders
Support development of long-term infrastructure strategies
Skills and Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Strong experience delivering large-scale civil infrastructure projects
Experience in mining, earthworks, dams, water storage, tailings, or residue management projects
Demonstrated design and project leadership experience
Experience managing engineering consultants and multidisciplinary teams
Strong understanding of technical governance, risk, cost, and schedule management
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skill
Ability to lead complex engineering and project delivery activities
C Class Drivers Licence
Highly Regarded
RPEQ accreditation
Tailings or residue management experience
Owner's team capital project experience
Large-scale mining and resources project experience
About WorkPac
WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.
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