Jobs in Australien

• Base salary $140,000- $150,000 + $25K allowance + super + annual bonus

• FIFO from Townsville or salary sacrifice from other East Coast Centres

At IPL, our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive, and high-performing teams on the ground.

We are looking for a candidate to lead the planning and execution of shutdown work on a routine cycle.

1. Overall responsibility to lead 17WK shutdowns to deliver business goals.
2. Lead the development of scopes of work, ensuring rigorous processes are followed in the review and approval of 17WK shutdown scopes of work.
3. Develop detailed preparation plans aligned to the Shutdown management framework. Track and report progress against target milestones.
4. Development of the org structure and acquisition of resources to facilitate shutdown planning and execution.
5. Plan and execute 17WK shutdown within a structured project controls framework, meeting Zero Harm, quality, schedule, and cost targets.
6. Continuously improve shutdown processes and tools to achieve better outcomes year on year.

• Trade or Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical
• Experience working in chemical, mining, or heavy industry
• Previous experience in maintenance planning, shutdown coordination, or project management
• Experience with SAP, Primavera, or MS Project (desirable)

If you are excited about the role and believe you have the necessary skills, but your experience doesn’t align 100%, we still want to hear from you.

• We are a team focused on safety, inclusion, and high performance
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer
• Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months
• Salary packaging options
• Confidential employee assistance program
• Mental health and well-being program
• Options to purchase annual leave
• Workplace giving charitable scheme
• Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development review

Northern Australian Operations consist of an Ammonium Phosphate Mine and Processing Plant (Phosphate Hill) and Sulphuric Plant (Mt Isa) in North Queensland. The facilities include ammonia, beneficiation, phosphoric acid, granulation, and sulphuric acid plants, along with infrastructure, utilities, power generation, and housing to support the workforce.

Incitec Pivot Fertilisers has a long and proud heritage in Australian agriculture. Our people, products, and services support farming communities and feed millions. We are Australian—resilient, diverse, invested, and proud. We believe in science and innovation to maximize soil potential.

Working at Incitec Pivot Fertilisers offers career advancement opportunities. We are experts in the sector with a focus on Zero Harm. Our diverse leadership adds value through manufacturing excellence, innovation, and world-class services.

At IPL, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering a safe, equitable environment that embraces differences to enhance performance. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage applicants from all identities. Our commitment includes supporting work-life balance through various work styles and paid parental leave policies. Join our inclusive community today.

“In my 25 years in mining, Phosphate Hill has been my most enjoyable site to work at. The company has high standards, offers opportunities if you work hard, and has a diverse workforce, great environment, and fantastic camp.”

“We have a good collaborative team, always striving to improve, with a positive culture.”

Our recruitment typically involves a Teams or face-to-face interview, reference checks, and a medical exam. It may include a site visit and psychometric testing. We value diversity and encourage support or adjustments during the process. For questions, contact us at [email protected].

Please note: resumes cannot be accepted via email. Follow the application instructions in the job posting.

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