Project Manager

Mt Thorley
Job ID:  78761
Division:  Liebherr International
Company:  Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd.
Work area:  Process Management / Project Management
Country:  AU
Entry level:  Professionals
Salary: 
Type of contract:  full time
Vacancy live date: 

 

Lead Projects That Power the Mining Industry 

 

At Liebherr, we’re driven by innovation, precision, and performance. We’re seeking a Project Manager who thrives in a dynamic, field-based environment to lead complex projects that deliver safe, efficient, and compliant support to our mining division and valued customers. 

Your Impact

 

As our Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of leading critical site-based projects—ensuring seamless shutdowns, major works, and strategic field service operations. You’ll manage resources, timelines, safety processes, and customer relationships with confidence and expertise. 

 

You’ll ensure projects are delivered efficiently and safely by coordinating teams, tracking progress, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. From implementing HSE processes to engaging with suppliers and stakeholders, your leadership will drive outcomes that align with both operational goals and customer expectations. 

 

You bring a strong skillset in project planning and coordination, managing customer expectations, and producing clear technical reports. Your ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and apply key safety, QA, and HSE principles ensures every project runs smoothly. With solid computer literacy and the ability to manage change and resources effectively, you’re equipped to lead in dynamic, high-pressure environments. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

  • Lead project delivery across shutdowns and major works—supervising field teams and service technicians on-site. 

  • Drive project performance—track schedules, manage budgets, and ensure timely and high-quality outcomes. 

  • Champion safety & compliance—implement HSE procedures aligned with Liebherr’s Safety Management Plan. 

  • Communicate with impact—coordinate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to meet demands and exceed expectations. 

  • Support continuous improvement—identify and action process improvements across service support. 

  • Lead and develop your team—coach team members and provide on-the-job training to upskill future leaders. 

  • Maintain exceptional standards—ensure clean, safe, and organized work environments at all times. 

What We're Looking For

 

Must-Haves: 

 

  • A relevant trade qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Fitting). 

  • Proven experience in leading teams within technical or service environments. 

  • Strong customer relationship management experience. 

  • A safety-first mindset with a deep understanding of risk and compliance management. 

 

Nice-to-Haves: 

 

  • Certificate IV in Project Management and or Diploma Project Management  

  • Certificate IV in Frontline Management. 

  • S123 Mining Supervisor certification. 

 

In addition to your qualifications, you bring practical strengths in planning and coordinating complex projects, managing customer expectations, and preparing technical reports. You’re confident leading teams, fostering collaboration, and applying safety, HSE, and QA principles across all aspects of project delivery. Your solid computer literacy, combined with strong change and resource management capabilities, makes you adaptable and effective in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. 

 

You demonstrate strategic thinking by connecting the dots and making informed decisions. You approach complexity with clarity, solve problems confidently, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. You know how to bring teams together to achieve shared goals and lead with purpose—developing others while continuously growing yourself. 

Why Join Liebherr?

 

You’ll work with a globally respected brand that values innovation, integrity, and individual contribution. We support your personal and professional development while you take ownership of projects that matter to our customers—and the industry at large. 

 

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Rae.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The company

Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs nearly 50,000 people, in more than 140 companies and 50 countries on every continent. Liebherr's decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies makes Liebherr a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry. Liebherr-Australia is responsible for selling and servicing earthmoving machines, mining machines, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as deep foundation machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. Though the company's 20 hectare Head Office Complex is based in Adelaide, Australia, the commitment to, and support of, New Zealand customers is unwavering. 

Location

Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd.

Mt Thorley

Australia (AU)

Contact

Jennifer Rae

jennifer.rae@liebherr.com