Why Join Coogee

Founded in 1971, Coogee is more than just a business—we’re a team of passionate professionals delivering high-quality industrial, agricultural, and mineral processing chemicals across Australia and internationally. With expanding operations in WA, Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, and continued investment in new projects and capabilities, Coogee is experiencing strong growth. We offer chemical manufacturing, tank terminals, and transport services to a diverse client base. Our strong team culture, long-term employment stability, and commitment to career development make Coogee an ideal place to grow your career and be part of a thriving future.

About the role

Coogee is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Major Projects team and play a key role in the delivery of significant capital projects across our chemical manufacturing and bulk liquid storage operations.

Reporting to the Manager you will manage projects end‑to‑end, from early feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning and handover. This role will suit a hands‑on project professional who thrives in complex, safety‑critical environments and is confident managing scope, cost, schedule, safety and quality while working closely with multidisciplinary internal teams, contractors and external consultants.

Key responsibilities

Lead the delivery of assigned major projects in line with approved scope, cost, schedule, safety, quality, and governance requirements.
Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, cost forecasts, change control, and risk registers.
Manage contractors, consultants, and suppliers to achieve safe, efficient, and compliant project execution.
Identify, assess, and manage technical, safety, environmental, schedule, and commercial risks across the project lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Dangerous Goods regulations, process safety requirements, and company standards.
Coordinate and review engineering designs, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure fitness for purpose.
Provide technical leadership through feasibility, concept, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
Prepare and present accurate project progress, cost, and risk reports to senior management.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of Major Projects systems and practices.

The successful candidate will have

Degree qualified in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (Engineers Australia accredited); Chartered status or pathway preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering engineering capital projects, ideally within chemical manufacturing or tank terminal environments.
Strong project management capability, including cost control, scheduling, contractor management, and governance compliance.
Sound understanding of WHS, Dangerous Goods, and process safety obligations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits and Perks

Competitive salary and financial incentives
Wellness incentives
Social events throughout the year

How to apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and a cover letter which outlines how you align with the role as described in this advert.

Coogee Chemicals is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Please note you must have the right to live and work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process candidates may be required to complete comprehensive compliance checks. Applications are welcome directly from candidates only; recruitment agencies need not apply

For more about us, visit www.coogee.com.au