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Project Lead (Front end loading)

Hays Far North QLD

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Key points we found

  • Lead early-phase project development in a mining context.
  • Engage with stakeholders to ensure thorough project scoping and planning.
  • Drive strategic planning for major projects with a focus on financial year readiness.

Project Lead (Front end loading)

Your new company
Youwill be joining a large, established mining operation with strong forwardplanning requirements and a consistent pipeline of earlystageproject development work. The site operates on an 8/6 FIFO/DIDO roster frommajor Queensland hubs and offers a structured, safetydrivenenvironment focused on improving asset performance through disciplined frontendloading and financialyear readiness. Youll be part of a collaborativeteam that values proactive project planning and technically sound decisionmaking.

Your new role
As theProject Lead (Front-End Loading), you will take ownership of earlyphaseproject development, ensuring all work fronts are thoroughly scoped, assessedand planned before progressing to execution. You will engage with stakeholders,analyse availability and operational requirements, and develop clear prefeasibilityinputs that support strong financialyear planning. This role is ideal for someone witha technically grounded background who enjoys shaping projects from the groundup.

What youll need to succeed

A strong mechanical background (electrical also considered)Demonstrated capability in earlystage project development Experience engaging and collaborating with diverse stakeholders Ability to conduct prefeasibility level assessments and present clear recommendations Skills in availability analysis and earlystage scoping within a mining or heavyindustry context

What youll get in return
Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience8/6 roster from Townsville, Brisbane or CairnsThe opportunity to drive the strategic, earlyphase planning that shapes major projectsA role with high visibility across operations, technical and planning teamsA supportive environment that values highquality, frontend project discipline
What you need to do now
If you're interestedin this role, email me on [email protected] or call 07 4749 8399. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for anew position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Skills
Availability Analysis
Early-stage Project Scoping
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
feasibility assessment
Financial Year Planning
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Mining industry knowledge
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT PLANNING
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

More details
Expired
11 Apr 2026
Originally posted on
10 Mar 2026
Category
Mining & Energy
Occupation
Engineering
Job mode
Fifo (fly-in fly-out)
Industry
Mining
Sector
Privately held company

Hays

Privately held company

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