Performance Improvement Specialist

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia WesTrac Full time

Mining - Operations (Mining, Resources & Energy)

Full time

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Reporting to the Head of Projects, the Performance Improvement Specialist assists the business to identify improvement and innovation opportunities and lead business projects sponsored by General Managers or Executives, coordinating relevant activities with various stakeholders to achieve targeted benefits. The role focuses on leading complex, strategically significant projects that may require cross-functional collaboration.

Location: South Guildford, WA

Roster: Monday - Friday, 8 hours (Flexible Work Options Available)

To be successful the following is required:

  • A demonstrated track record as a business project manager and change agent who is a self-starter and can work autonomously to deliver tangible improvement with an ability to multi-task and lead a number of projects.
  • Excellent communication skills with an ability to listen and interpret issues beyond face value to understand the why as well as the what?
  • A tenacious problem solver who focuses on the problem being solved for and drives innovative solution through a pragmatic lens.
  • Strong business acumen with a deep knowledge of commercial practices and business financials.
  • Superb communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal), possessing a mature balance outlook, can deal with conflict constructively to build and maintain successful working relationships with all stakeholders of various levels.

Desirable however, not essential:

  • Experience and an understanding of financial or procurement processes and systems as a project manager or business representative, not an IT professional.
  • Recognised Project Management Qualifications which may include Six Sigma, Agile and PMBOK.
  • Tertiary Undergraduate Qualifications in Business, Engineering or Science

What we offer:

  • Opportunity to get a $3,000 referral bonus as part of our Recommend and Spend program
  • Job security with a consistent pipeline of work
  • Unrivalled training and development via The WesTrac Institute
  • Family-friendly, Perth-based rostered work - Stay home every night
  • Fantastic team environment and inclusive work culture
  • Made for More Rewards program with discounts at retailers like Woolworths, Caltex, Apple, Crown, Qantas and many more
  • Paid parental leave, discounted health insurance, income protection insurance, and salary sacrifice options

If you are interested in taking your career to the next level with WesTrac click the 'Apply' button today

Relocation and Visa sponsorship assistance for candidates on the skilled occupation list may be available to candidates in Australia and Overseas, dependant on the role.

WesTrac Pty Ltd is committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.

WesTrac is an equipment solutions company and one of the world's leading Caterpillar Dealerships. Operating in NSW, ACT and WA, WesTrac supply equipment solutions to thousands of customers across the mining, construction, transport, forestry, agriculture and power generation industries. At WesTrac our primary focus is our people. We know that our success is the result of more than 4,000 talented people working together to achieve amazing outcomes.

WesTrac is an equipment solutions company and one of the world's leading Caterpillar Dealerships. Operating in NSW, ACT and WA, WesTrac supply equipment solutions to thousands of customers across the mining, construction, transport, forestry, agriculture and power generation industries. At WesTrac our primary focus is our people. We know that our success is the result of more than 4,000 talented people working together to achieve amazing outcomes.

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