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Port Operator
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  • Permanent role based in Townsville
  • Townsville, Queensland, Australia
  • 4 days on, 3 days off, 4 nights on, 5 days off roster
Job ID 16312 Closing date 16/01/2026 Last Updated 11/12/2025

Operator
Glencore Port Operations
Townsville, QLD, Australia
Ref. No. 16312

Townsville Operations
Located on the coast in tropical North Queensland, Glencore’s Townsville Operations encompass Copper Refineries Pty Ltd and Glencore Port Operations. 
Our Townsville Operations mark the final link in Glencore’s fully integrated North Queensland supply chain, connecting the natural resources we produce with markets around the world. 
Glencore Port Operations at the Port of Townsville is the export gateway for our North Queensland operations, such as mineral concentrates and third-party products.
We believe in the value of our people and our approach fosters the highest level of professionalism, ownership and entrepreneurial spirit in all our people while never compromising on their safety and well-being.
We offer excellent remuneration package and benefits including employee rewards program, above market superannuation and professional development opportunities. 
Learn more about our Townsville Operations at www.mountisamines.com.au/en/townsville-ops.

The Role
Glencore Port Operations are currently advertising an opportunity that exist for the position of an Operator. Reporting to the Supervisor - Operations, the primary purpose of this position is to safely and effectively perform operational tasks at the Townsville Port Operations facilities. This position is residentially based in Townsville. The position will operate on 4 days on, 3 days off, 4 nights on, 5 days off 12hr shift roster with additional hours available as required.

This position is responsible for the operational duties related to rail unloading, stockpile storage, and ship loading mineral concentrates and fertiliser.

The successful candidate will possess:

  • Self-starting attitude, as well as the ability to work well in a team
  • Heavy industry experience will be viewed favourably
  • Exposure to material handling operational work
  • License in forklift (LF, RIIHAN201D) is preferable

 We strongly encourage operational personnel who have experience in heavy operational sites and water treatment to apply.

For further information please contact: Luke Price, Supervisor Port Operations on (07) 4781 8450

Applications Close: 8am, Friday 16 January 2026