Process Operator

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Zeehan; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential benefits

Drive-in/Drive-out options

Fully catered quarters

Job summary

Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd in Tasmania’s West Coast seeks a Processing Plant Operator for the Renison mine near Zeehan. The role involves maintaining safe plant operations and achieving target grades and recoveries.

You will be on a 7 days on, 7 days off rotating day/night roster and will receive Cert III in Resource Processing training to help reach high operational standards. Join a collaborative team focused on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and plant operation knowledge.
• Experience with crushing, grinding, flotation; wet gravity and paste processes preferred.
• Willingness to undergo Cert III in Resource Processing and training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate the processing plant to meet grade and recovery targets safely.
• Follow all safety, health and environmental standards and company procedures.
• Safely operate forklifts and other nominated equipment.
• Use minor tools and equipment as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Crushing

Grinding

Flotation

Wet gravity

Paste plants

Forklift operation

Loader & 4WDs operation

Education

Cert III in Resource Processing

Job description

Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd is Australia’s largest Tin producer. Bluestone is a well-established, high yield tin producer with a strong resource base supporting a mine life in excess of 10 years. The Renison mine is located on Tasmania’s beautiful West Coast between the towns of Zeehan and Rosebery.

About the mine

Renison is currently experiencing an exciting phase of development, characterised by a robust "Life of Mine Plan" and an ongoing commitment to capital reinvestment. This strategic approach is designed to enhance health, safety, environmental sustainability, and operational efficiency. Our mission is to be a sustainable, efficient, capable, disciplined, and respected tin producer, continuously striving for operational excellence and optimization.

About the role

We are seeking highly motivated individuals who are flexible team players capable of delivering and providing a variety of required operational activities in the Processing Plant. Training such as a Cert III in Resource Processing will be provided to assist the successful candidates in achieving the high standard of operational effectiveness required from this role.

Reporting to the Processing Shift Supervisor, this role will see you maintain a safe work environment, demonstrate good understanding and judgement to troubleshoot plant operating problems.

This position is being offered on 7 days on 7 days off, rotating day & night shift roster.

Core responsibilities

• Working effectively and efficiently within a team to monitor and operate the processing plant to ensure optimum grade and recovery targets are attained in a safe, economical, and effective manner,
• Comply with all statutory requirements and Company Safety, Health and Environmental standards and procedures,
• Safe operation of a Forklift and other nominated equipment and machinery as required,
• Ability to use minor equipment and hand tools.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have a mechanical aptitude and experience in crushing, grinding, flotation wet gravity & paste plants will be highly regarded. Experience with operating equipment & machinery including forklift, bobcat, excavators, EWP, Canter, IT and other loaders & 4WD’s would be preferable but not essential as training will be provided.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and inclusive team where results are rewarded, and new ideas are encouraged and supported.

Bluestone Mines Tasmania offers a range of lifestyle options, catering for both residential and drive in drive out options. Attractive residential benefits are available or alternatively, fully catered modern Single Persons Quarters are available for those seeking a drive-in-drive-out option.

24 September 2026Zeehan Tasmania, Australia