Engineer Project

We are a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium Corporation and IGO Ltd. As pioneers in the Australian lithium industry, we've already achieved great things, including building the first battery-grade lithium hydroxide plant in Australia, paving the way for Australia to be a major player in the global transition to a clean energy future.

We’re looking for people who want to be a part of the industry of the future - people who work with purpose and urgency, take initiative, and rise to challenges. We're seeking individuals who empower others, embrace innovation, and want to work in an open and supportive environment, where teamwork and collaboration are valued. 

At TLEA, you’ll be part of a team that is excited to be involved in a world-class project that benefits not only the Western Australian community but the world.

Are you passionate about making a real impact?

TLEA is welcoming applications for full time Max term Engineer Projects to join our team working at our Kwinana plant.

The successful applicant will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and delivering all the technical tasks of their assigned Sustaining capital projects to assure accuracy, proper resources, and quality through the Project Lifecycle as described in Tianqi’s Lithium Kwinana Project Governance Framework. The Project Engineer will be responsible for leading the project through a hybrid Agile approach to deliver the outcome timely. The outcomes achieved from these projects will benefit for maintaining the production reliability of the highest quality and most cost-effective lithium hydroxide in the world.

In addition to possessing our core values of distinction, pragmatism, honesty, tenacity and innovation, this position will suit an individual with prior Projects Engineering experience, ideally within Brownfields environment and operations.

• Demonstrate personal commitment to safety and the well-being of people.
• Plan the project, and deliver the project to the plan.
• Support “Sustaining Program Manager”, “Manager Project” and “Manager Project Engineering” in coordinating the delivery of brownfield sustaining projects.
• Be responsible for leading the project through the hybrid Scrum approach: Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, traditional project delivery and Sprint Retrospective.
• Be responsible for coordinating key interfaces between Project’s Engineering team, Project’s Execution team and the Operation & Maintenance teams.
• Be responsible for coordinating key interfaces between TLK and the engineering and construction contractor.
• Be responsible for ensuring that the Project team successfully handover to the Operations teams.
• Be responsible for coordinating procurement of material and services.
• Be responsible for oversight of cost and schedule against baseline with support from the Project Controls Engineer and Cost Controller.
• Facilitate Sprint Planning, support the Operation teams (“Product Owner”) to prioritise Projects (“Stories”) from the Program list (“Backlog”).
• Create a highly committed and collaborative team environment.
• Ensures governance of the Owner’s Project delivery process complies with company’s procedures and policies.
• Manage relationships and use ‘Best for Project’ decision making to deliver project objectives.
• Facilitate Daily Standup to track Sprint/Project progress.
• Facilitate Sprint Retrospectives between Project team and key stakeholders in Operations as required to address lessons learnt for next sprint

• Tertiary degree in engineering and over 5 years project management experience.
• Project management experience in the mining, metal, resources or major industrial sector.
• Experience in downstream processing / chemical plants.
• Hands-on experience in brown field project delivery: study, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations readiness and handover.
• Knowledge of Australian engineering and construction practices.
• Knowledge of Agile project management.
• Ability to form relationships at all levels in the organisation and with key stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the application of tools and technologies throughout the sprint iteration.
• Strong Stakeholder management experience

• Contribute to a green and sustainable industry of the future.
• Competitive salary with a performance-based discretionary bonus structure
• Additional Superannuation
• Award and recognition program
• Long service leave option after 5 years (pro rata)
• Supportive colleagues committed to your success and well-being
• Inclusive and diverse work environment

TLEA proudly acknowledges and the Whadjuk and Gnaala Karla Boodja people of the Noongar Nation, as the traditional custodians of the Kwinana area, where we operate our plant.

Kwinana is 38 km from the Perth central business district, 20 km from City of Fremantle and just 7km from Rockingham.

To find out more about this unique opportunity, please submit your application by Monday 7th September 2026 by clicking the 'Apply' button. All applications and discussions will be kept strictly confidential.

Applicants are advised that the shortlisting and interview process may commence before the closing date.  

At Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, we embrace and recognise the value of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.