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We’re a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown

to be a major player in the global lithium market.

Engineering Manager

  • 494680
  • Perth, WA, WA, Australia
  • Projects - Corporate
  • Permanent
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PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

 

WHAT PLS OFFERS

 

  • 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
  • Flexible working arrangements including an option to work 1 day from home
  • Health and wellbeing allowance
  • Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
  • PLS employee share scheme
  • Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
  • Newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
  • Paid community leave
  • Monthly employee recognition awards
  • Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

 

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Head of Studies and Engineering, this role is responsible for the portfolio management of the delivery of sustaining, infrastructure and growth capital projects in PLS’ development portfolio across it’s international asset base. This role involves working with cross-functional teams across design, execution and operations to ensure high-quality end solutions that deliver value to the business.

 

This role has the multiple options for employment type available – full time, casual or fixed term contract depending on the experience and availability of the successful candidate. The role is based at our beautiful West Perth office, near the City West train station.

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Direct management of a multi-discipline internal engineering and design team
  • Management of portfolio project identification, solution analysis, prioritisation and sequencing of teams works to meet the business requirements
  • Management of extensive external design consultant network to assist in the delivery of design works
  • Overview of compliance to internal and statutory requirements, including delivery of safety-in-design values in team performance
  • Work closely with Operations, Asset Readiness and Project Delivery teams to ensure project success through all phases of scoping, execution and commissioning / handover.

 

ABOUT YOU:

  • Extensive multidiscipline engineering management design experience
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Analytical thinking and problem‑solving
  • Strong communication skills—able to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines

 

 

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

 

PLS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all.

 

We encourage female candidates and First Nations peoples to apply. 


OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

 

As part of our recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY 

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, and present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples. 

 

If you are interested in learning more about PLS or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website  www.pls.com.

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We acknowledge the First Nations peoples of the lands on which we operate. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their enduring connection to Country.