Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities.

We are currently recruiting for a Team Lead, Project Services to join our team in Newcastle.

About the role

• Deliver projects/sub-projects in line with scope, budget, schedule, quality, and contractual requirements
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including risks, issues, and resources
• Maintain clear communication with all internal and external stakeholders
• Plan and coordinate resources to meet project objectives
• Enable timely decision-making across teams and locations
• Liaise across site, satellite, and home office teams to ensure alignment
• Review and reconcile discipline reports for accuracy and consistency
• Track project performance vs plan and deliver clear, accurate reporting
• Manage scope changes, trends, and the change control process (cost, time, quantity)
• Define scopes of services/work and drive continuous improvement through processes, frameworks, and lessons learned

About you

• Eligible for MIEAust and AIPM CPPP (or working towards)
• Strong communication skills with high attention to detail and self-awareness
• Proven ability to own and deliver defined scopes of work with minimal supervision
• Forward-thinking planner who anticipates risks and challenges across project phases
• Competent in reviewing plans, reports, and applying cost and schedule controls
• Relevant experience in engineering roles on complex/heavy industry projects, with strong knowledge of standards, processes, and project delivery frameworks

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package, we offer:

• Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Work Life Balance – Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.