Project Manager

• Salary $120,0000 - $135,000 + super + yearly bonus 
• Based in Geelong – work locally!
• Opportunity for career growth within the business

At IPL our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high performing teams on the ground. 

The Role 

Reporting to the Project Lead, your previous experience in an engineering, manufacturing or a similar heavy industry environment, will prove valuable. 

In addition, you will also be responsible for but not limited to:

• Manage project incidents, injuries or near misses to improve the workplace. 
• Coordinate the delivery of assign projects through all stages of the Project Management System.
• Develop cost estimates, capital expenditure proposals and execution of project scope
• Coordinate the project team and contractors to safely delivery of project outcomes.
• Manage the resourcing and recruitment requirements for project delivery. 
• Arrange for efficient communications between internal and external customers to ensure a proper and timely exchange of information.

What you’ll bring

Ideally we are looking to hear from people with experience in engineering/ project delivery in manufacturing plants or similar heavy industry.   

Other desired skills and experience include:

• You must be committed to positively contributing to our safe, inclusive and high-performance culture
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)
• Proven coordination of multidiscipline project teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage budget and schedule control 
• Familiarity with Engineering Design Office systems and processes and Project Management Systems
• Proven project and portfolio delivery.  Experience in managing significant size and complexity projects within a continuous processing environment

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t align 100% we still want to hear from you.  

Benefits to you 

• We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer 
• Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months 
• Salary packaging options 
• Confidential employee assistance program 
• Mental Health and Well-being program 
• Options to purchase annual leave 
• Various corporate discount programs 
• Workplace giving charitable scheme
• Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development reviews 

The Site

Our Geelong Operations are conveniently situated 70km southwest of Melbourne and have a proud history spanning over 100 years. We proudly contribute to the manufacturing and distribution of fertiliser to support farmers across Australia. Our local operations encompass both our Manufacturing plant and Distribution facilities. The manufacturing facility operates 24/7, producing Single Superphosphate (SSP), while our distribution facilities at North Shore and Oyster Cove handle the storage and dispatch of bagged, bulk, and liquid fertiliser products. With a dedicated team hailing from the Geelong region and beyond, we prioritise safety and operational excellence to effectively serve our business and customers. 

About Us 

Incitec Pivot Fertilisers has a long and proud heritage in Australian agriculture. Our people, products and services support farming communities and feed millions. We are Australian. We are resilient, diverse, invested and proud. We believe in science and innovation to maximise soil potential. 

Working at Incitec Pivot Fertilisers provides the opportunity to progress your career. We are experts in the sector and maintain an unrelenting focus on Zero Harm. With a diverse leadership, we add value for our customers through manufacturing excellence, innovation and world class services. 

Leveraging diversity through inclusion 

 At IPL, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment that is safe, equitable, and embraces differences to enhance performance. We go beyond 'diversity of thought,' valuing people from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applicants from diverse identities. Our commitment extends to helping our team excel at work while achieving a harmonious work-life balance. To support this, we offer a range of work styles and a paid parental leave policy, ensuring our team thrives both personally and professionally. Apply now to be part of our inclusive and thriving community. 

About our process 

 Our recruitment process typically involves a teams or face to face interview, reference checks, and a medical check. It may also include a site visit and psychometric testing.  

 We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs may be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, please get in touch at **********@incitecpivot.com.au. 

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