Australia, Perth CBD
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Education Level: Professional Bachelor
Mining
Closing: May 17, 2025

Introduction

Join a major Spare Parts Asset Management Program as an Initiative Lead, driving key improvement projects across planning, materials, and maintenance. Based in Perth with ad hoc travel, this 6-month contract role focuses on project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and measurable results. Ideal for someone with strong project management skills and a background in asset management or mining operations. Be part of a high-impact team delivering real change.

What are you going to do 

As the Initiative Lead, you'll be at the forefront of delivering priority projects within the Spare Parts Asset Management Program. This role is a great opportunity to work across diverse initiatives - from improving maintenance planning to optimising Bill of Materials - and make a tangible difference to site operations.

You'll be responsible for defining scopes, managing timelines, coordinating stakeholders, and tracking outcomes. You'll also work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure initiatives are implemented smoothly and deliver measurable value.

  • Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of assigned initiatives across the program
  • Define scopes and establish problem statements, goals, and intended outcomes
  • Develop implementation plans, including timelines, resource needs, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Engage with key stakeholders across operational, maintenance, and supply functions to ensure alignment and buy-in
  • Monitor progress and report updates to the Tiger Team and other forums, escalating risks or blockers as required
  • Track key metrics to assess the effectiveness and impact of each initiative
  • Chute Liner Initiative - Aligning maintenance planning with lead times to minimise delays and inefficiencies
  • BoM Remediation - Optimising Bill of Materials to improve accuracy, reduce duplication, and lower costs

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Proven experience in project or program delivery, preferably within asset management, maintenance, or materials functions

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Ability to work across multiple sites and coordinate initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

  • A process-driven mindset with the ability to identify risks and proactively manage delivery timelines

  • Experience in mining, resources, or heavy industry sectors (highly regarded)

  • Must be comfortable extracting master data, pulling reports, and conducting assessments within the system
  • (SAP, AssetView, ASNA, DMK).
  • Please note candidates must be located in Australia and have approriate work visa to be considered for this role

What we offer 

  • Opportunity to work with an industry leader
  • 6 month contract scope for extension
  • Health & Wellness Programme
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact l.collins@brunel.net