Project Director, Asset West Infrastructure

- Lead with impact. Shape the major infrastructure driving Asset West's future.

- Turn strategy into reality, lead complex, high-value infrastructure projects from concept to deliver

- Brisbane based

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About the role:

A significant leadership opportunity to take the helm of Asset West’s major infrastructure program, translating long-term development plans into safe, reliable and commercially sound infrastructure. You’ll lead the end-to-end definition, sanction and delivery of a $500 million portfolio, bringing together engineering, construction, operations, development planning and partners to unlock future production and long-term value.

Why the role matters?

- Lead a $500 million, multi-year infrastructure portfolio from concept and FEED through construction, commissioning and handover.

- Shape the sequencing of critical gas, water, compression, power and communications infrastructure across Asset West.

- Set the standard for safe, disciplined project delivery , owning cost, schedule, quality, risk and HSE outcomes.

- Bring diverse teams, contractors, suppliers and joint venture stakeholders together to turn strategy into delivery.

- Champion smarter ways of working, using digital tools, innovation and continuous improvement to lift performance and reduce cost of supply.

What will you bring?

- An engineering degree or related qualification , backed by deep experience delivering major, complex infrastructure projects or programs.

- Strong knowledge of upstream oil and gas or CSG infrastructure , ideally across gathering networks, compression, water handling and gas processing.

- Proven leadership of multidisciplinary technical, project and construction teams , with a collaborative, coaching-led approach.

- Commercial and strategic capability across major budgets, contracts, procurement, risk and stakeholder management .

- Confident judgement and influence, with the ability to navigate complex technical, commercial and joint venture environments and turn competing priorities into clear decisions.

So, why join us?

- Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!

- 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.

- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews

- Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.

- Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.

- A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!

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We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

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