Performance Improvement Specialist

Posted Date:  9 Sept 2026
Location: 

Guildford PDC, WA, AU

A Catalyst. Not a Consultant.

 

Sponsored by General Managers and Executives, this is an opportunity for a results-driven improvement professional who thrives on turning ideas into measurable outcomes. As a trusted partner to your assigned WesTrac division, you will identify and lead complex cross-functional improvement initiatives, build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups, and deliver sustainable operational and commercial benefits. This is not a reporting or purely analytical role. We're looking for someone with a strong bias for action, a proven track record of delivering outcomes, the ability to influence without authority, and a genuine commitment to building end-user ownership so improvements continue long after the project is complete. Joining a high-performing team of improvement specialists and industry leaders, you'll have the support, autonomy, and visibility to make a meaningful impact across the business.

 

What You'll Do

  • Lead complex, cross-functional improvement projects sponsored at GM and Executive level — from scoping through to benefit realisation
  • Identify inefficiencies in manufacturing and service processes; quantify the opportunity and mobilise both frontline teams and management to act
  • Pinpoint constraints in value streams and coordinate project activities with business stakeholders to deliver targeted outcomes
  • Advise senior leaders on findings and directly influence business-critical decisions
  • Serve as a business partner and SME to your assigned WesTrac division — shaping project and improvement scheduling
  • Build strong working relationships with technical and functional SMEs, vendors, and suppliers in line with WesTrac's values
  • Embed a culture of project discipline and continuous improvement that outlasts each individual project

 

Skills & Experience

  • 4-5 years' project management experience leading projects of various sizes across Manufacturing, Mining, FMCG or Services
  • Demonstrated track record as a change agent with strong commercial acumen
  • Proven ability to plan and coordinate schedules, budgets, and quality project documentation
  • Strong financial management experience, either formal or through budget accountability
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multiple project and improvement initiatives simultaneously

 

Qualifications

  • Recognised Project Management qualification (PMI) — Required
  • Agile Project Management certification and experience — Highly regarded
  • Lean Manufacturing knowledge — Highly regarded
  • Tertiary undergraduate qualification in Business, Engineering or Science — Desirable

 

Our Benefits include, but are not limited to:

  • Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
  • Health & Wellness - Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
  • Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
  • Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles
  • Additional Perks - Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

 

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

 

Reference Number: 6263

 

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.

WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.