Project Controls Manager Studies

About the role

We are seeking a highly capable Project Controls Manager to lead the integration, performance tracking, and reporting functions across OneSteel Manufacturing’s Growth Portfolio. With large-scale magnetite and green steel projects underway, this is a pivotal leadership role focused on establishing fit-for-purpose systems and processes that drive project delivery from feasibility through to execution.

As part of the Mining Growth division, you will work closely with project teams, contractors, and business functions to ensure cost, schedule, quality, risk, procurement, and document management are integrated and optimised across all stages of the project lifecycle. You’ll play a central role in aligning project controls with broader business systems to enable confident decision-making and ensure compliance with internal and external stakeholders, including federal and state government.
This is a data-led, solution-oriented position for someone who thrives in complex project environments and is passionate about building the systems and capability needed to deliver transformational projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and standardise cost control, scheduling, and risk management practices across a diverse capital portfolio exceeding $1B
• Design and implement a fit for purpose Project Controls environment that considers people, process and systems
• Oversee the integration of procurement, contract, and financial systems into project controls, ensuring alignment with SAP and business requirements
• Ensure project data integrity and document control, supporting transparency and audit-readiness
• Ensure project risk and quality control, tracking actions, and ensuring ongoing compliance
• Oversee the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and schedule forecasts for major studies and projects
• Contribute to portfolio-wide capital expenditure, project status, and readiness for execution
• Partner with engineering, finance, procurement, and external contractors to embed best practice systems and workflows
• Coach and uplift capability in cost engineers, schedulers, and project team members, driving continuous improvement

About You

• A strategic thinker with strong technical knowledge of project systems and a deep understanding of capital delivery frameworks
• Experienced in managing government  grant funded and or debt funded infrastructure projects, including compliance reporting
• Skilled at navigating SAP-based project environments, ideally with 10+ years in mining or large-scale industrial settings
• Comfortable working across multifunctional teams and project phases—from early studies to execution readiness
• Passionate about using data to drive decisions, shape systems, and tell the story of project performance
• A natural communicator and collaborator who thrives in fast-paced, high-investment portfolios

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Commerce, or related disciplines
• Project Management certifications (e.g., PMI, AIPM) are highly regarded
• Proven experience leading controls for projects of $1B+ in value
• High-level proficiency in cost engineering, scheduling, and risk platforms
• Deep understanding of project integration principles, SAP WBS, and financial governance
• Exposure to sustainability, safety-in-design, and quality assurance frameworks

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site. 

Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.
Employee Assistance Program: Converge International, our EAP, offers confidential, professional and free counselling and support resources in areas such as marriage/family difficulties, interpersonal conflict, stress, depression or anxiety, alcohol and/or drug dependencies, grief, loss or trauma and workplace problems.

About Us

SIMEC Mining Iron Ore has operations in South Australia and New South Wales. Our Iron Ore operation in South Australia’s Middleback Ranges South of Whyalla consists of three primary sites: Iron Baron, Iron Knob and the South Middleback Ranges. We also have a portfolio of non-ferrous mining assets located in South Australia, including the Ardrossan Dolomite Mine – which supplies dolomite flux to Whyalla Steelworks – as well as a collection of copper-gold exploration projects. 

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry. 

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.