Strategic Project Manager

Overview

Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) is a statutory authority established under the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia Act (2013) to foster and promote minerals research for the benefit of Western Australia.

We achieve impact through a range of activities in strategic focus areas of high value to the State. This includes facilitating discussions on the creation of the Critical Minerals Advanced Processing (CMAP) common user pilot facility.

Role

Strategic Project Manager

Location: East Perth

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Position No: MER15015

Closing Date: 2025-10-07 5:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Term: One (1) year fixed term contract with option for extensions and/or permanency

The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will lead and coordinate key strategic projects for MRIWA, focusing on gaining support for the CMAP facility and overseeing state funding of related pilot and demonstration facilities. The role involves working within a small, integrated team and collaborating with other government departments and agencies, the private sector, and research entities to develop, plan, and implement strategic projects with proven influence and negotiation skills.

Our ideal candidate will be able to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and deliver quality outcomes. Tertiary qualifications relevant to mineral processing are desirable.

Responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate strategic projects to gain support for the CMAP facility and oversee state funding for related pilot and demonstration facilities.

- Plan, manage, and deliver large/complex projects with allocated resources to meet agreed outcomes.

- Influence and negotiate on complex, sensitive and/or contentious issues.

- Build and maintain effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders to deliver value.

Qualifications and Attributes

- Experience as a strategic leader managing complex work and delivering projects.

- Ability to work independently and through ambiguity to achieve quality outcomes.

- Tertiary qualifications relevant to mineral processing are desirable.

MRIWA believes all our people are leaders and encourages leadership in roles. We support leadership development through our Leadership Expectations. The leadership context for this position is Leading Others – Knowledge Leader.

Application Process

If this sounds like you and you are ready to join a team that delivers benefit to WA, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button, complete the online application form and attach your application. In your application include:

- A response of up to 2 pages describing how you demonstrate the following role-specific selection criteria listed in the Job Description Form (JDF):

- Substantial experience with the planning, management and delivery of large/complex projects, including manage financial, technological, physical and other resources within agreed allocations to meet agreed outcomes.

- Proven skills to influence and negotiate on complex, sensitive and/or contentious issues.

- Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others, mindful of partnerships that support delivering value.

- Your CV (maximum 3 pages) outlining employment history and achievements relevant to the role.

- Contact details for 2 work-related referees, one being your current line manager.

- Copy of your tertiary qualifications.

Your application will be assessed by the panel for shortlisting against the role-specific criteria listed above. The panel will later assess broader job requirements as described in the Job Description Form (JDF). A link to the JDF is provided for reference.

Please note that completion of a National Police Clearance and a pre-employment Conflict of Interest declaration will form part of the process. This position is subject to a three (3) month probationary period. Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within the next twelve months.

Information
For a confidential discussion please contact Nicole Roocke, Chief Executive Officer on 0417 99 77 31 or nicole.roocke@mriwa.wa.gov.au.

CLOSING DATE: 5.00 pm on Tuesday, 7 October 2025 (WST)

ATTACHMENTS: Job Description Form

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