Practice Lead Project Assurance

**Date**:29 Oct 2024

**Location**: Perth, WA, AU, 6000

**Company**:South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

**DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE**

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

**ABOUT PERTH OFFICE**

South32’s corporate office is based in the heart of Perth’s CBD. The corporate office houses key functions including HR, Finance, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Group Risk and Technical. Our office is conveniently located a 5-minute walk from the Perth Underground Train Station.

**WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS**
- 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
- Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
- The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
- Flexible work options include working from home, flexible hours & job sharing

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

This permanent position will be held in our Perth offices. We understand and value the benefits of flexibility and operate a hybrid work model (in the office and from home).

As **Practice Lead of Project Assurance**, you'll provide independent oversight of South32's significant investment projects, ensuring they meet quality standards while balancing practical business needs.
Working alongside investment committees and project teams, this role evaluates project deliverables, leads independent reviews, and identifies opportunities for innovation and improved efficiency. It bridges technical expertise with strategic thinking, helping teams navigate complex projects while contributing to the continuous improvement of South32's project management framework, incorporating lessons learned to enhance future project delivery.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Project Governance, other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

- Support our investment success by bringing your strategic mindset to greenfield and brownfield projects. You'll help study teams craft project strategies that create value, working across our global business to ensure we're making smart, safe investment decisions that align with business goals.
- Connect and collaborate with diverse project teams locally and globally. You'll develop key partnerships across the organisation, from study teams to corporate development, bringing people together to understand and drive our investments forward through effective project management.
- Be the trusted voice for project governance, ensuring our projects reflect stakeholder needs from sponsors to sustainability teams. Through thoughtful reviews and assessments, you'll work with various functions to create alignment and drive project success.

**ABOUT YOU**
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

- Share your deep understanding of project frameworks and performance metrics, using your experience of IPRs to guide teams toward successful outcomes.
- Draw from your 15+ years of experience to shape project journeys from concept to completion, bringing valuable insights from mining and processing technologies.
- Use your leadership experience to inspire and guide teams, champion diversity, and create an environment where different perspectives thrive.
- Lead independent project reviews and assurance activities, using your experience to provide valuable insights that keep projects on track.
- Drive continuous improvement through your experience in project teams, bringing fresh perspectives to how we develop and deliver projects.

Qualifications for this position are:
Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering, Construction or related discipline.

This job advert will close on 12th November 2024