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 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
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Area Manager, Infrastructure, this role will lead a team of cost control professionals across a portfolio  of projects.  A key focus of this role will be to provide leadership to the cost management team, liaising with the Area Manager and Delivery Leads to ensure best project controls practices are implemented and fit for purpose.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our beautiful West Perth office, near the City West train station.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively manage the Infrastructure cost control team ensuring regular liaison with the Area Manager Infrastructure and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent technical cost control and forecasting skills and the ability to contribute to the operation of the project
• Provide leadership in promoting, demonstrating and being a role model for company core values, whilst providing guidance and support to cost control in the delivery of their specific responsibilities
• Supporting the implementation of project cost management programmes that provide an accurate reflection of project performance at a project and programme level
• Ensuring that cost reports are delivered on time and within the guidelines of the project controls processes and procedures
• Developing project budgets in accordance with project estimate and cost breakdown structure (CBS)
• Issuing project change orders / variations in accordance with engineering and construction change notifications
• Management of scheduling / planning resources
• Understand the engineering scope of the assigned project(s) to ensure that it matches with the approved project WBS in accordance with the Coding Structure. 
• Miscellaneous and ad-hoc Project Control related activities as required by the Area Manager Infrastructure

ABOUT YOU:

• Relevant degree in Business or Engineering or demonstrable industry experience
• Demonstrate financial and commercial awareness
• Significant experience in cost control, ideally within the mining, resources or construction project industry, along with experience at a senior level or in a leadership role.
• Solid technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to see tasks through to completion
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with Pronto ERP is highly regarded
• Able to prioritise workload amongst competing demands

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

Applications close COB Thursday 26 March 2026.

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.