Operator (Concentrator)

Iluka Resources Ltd; Eneabba; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly roster

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Up to 18 Weeks paid parental leave

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Company share matching scheme

Job summary

Iluka Resources Ltd is seeking a Process Operator at Eneabba, WA. You will work across mineral processing circuits, operating fixed and mobile equipment to optimise plant performance and recovery.

The role offers a 7-on/7-off roster, with camp or local commuting options and a focus on safety and efficiency. The position requires experience in mining or processing environments, good numeracy and communication skills, and a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in mining or processing environments.
• Commitment to safety and the environment.
• Good numeracy and literacy; computer literacy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a small team.
• Desirable: front-end-loader, skid steer, forklift and EWP licenses.

Responsibilities

• Operate fixed and mobile plant and equipment.
• Undertake regular plant inspections and complete check sheets.
• Sample and analyse process streams, report variances.
• Keep plant available to enable timely maintenance.
• Conduct risk and hazard assessments to sustain safety.

Skills

Mining experience

Plant operations

Safety awareness

Strong communication

Front-end-loader license

Skid steer license

Forklift license

EWP license

Tools

Front-end-loader license

Skid steer license

Forklift license

EWP license

Job description

Join Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery

Site-based - Eneabba, WA

Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of the criticalminerals,zirconand high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has alsoestablisheda significant position in rare earths.

In partnership with the Australian Government, Iluka is building a globally significant rare earths refinery at Eneabba in Western Australia’s Mid-West.The facility will process rare earth materials into separated oxides – including both light and heavy rare earths – making it the first refinery of its kind in Australia and one of the few outside China.

Construction is now 60% complete. Upon commissioning in 2027, the refinery will position both Iluka and Australia at the forefront of efforts to build more resilient and diversified global supply chains for critical minerals. Rare earth elements are essential for defence systems, medical, optical, robotics, electric and hybrid vehicles, and renewable energy technologies, as well as most items that use electric motors.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Process Operator to join our concentrator team at Eneabba.This role offers the opportunity to work across a range of mineral processing circuits, including gravity and flotation separation.You will play an important role in optimising plant performance, product recovery and operational efficiency while gaining experience in a technically advanced processing environment.

This is a permanent position offered on a roster of 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off rotation.

You can choose to stay at our new camp accommodation on a drive in, drive out basis, or if you live locally, commute from one of the nearby beautiful coastal locations.

Key elements of the role include:

• Operating both fixed and mobile plant and equipment
• Undertaking regular plant inspections and completing check sheets
• Sampling and analysing process streams, reporting, and correcting any production variances
• Making the plant available to enable timely and effective maintenance
• Undertaking appropriate risk and hazard assessments to ensure a safe working environment is sustained

About you

To be successful for this role, you will have:

• Similar experience in a mining or processing environment
• Front-end-loader, skid steer, Forklift, EWP license desirable
• Commitment to a proactive approach to safety and the environment
• Good numeracy, literacy and computer capacity
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision as well as part of a small team

Our offer to you

• Family-friendly roster
• Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture
• Up to 18 Weeks paid parental leave
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Company share matching scheme

You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value,

“We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”