Minara Resources has an opportunity for Entry-Level Mobile Plant Operators who want to kick start their career in the resources industry and gain hands-on experience and build a long-term career in a supportive, safety-focused environment.

As a key member of our Mining Operations Team, you will be presented with professional development and real career progression opportunities.

Minara Resources is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.

Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities.  Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.

The Role
We are seeking hardworking and proactive individuals who possess a strong work ethic with a passion for safety to join our team as Mobile Plant Operators. No prior experience is necessary, though holding a valid HR Licence is required; the rest we can teach!

The role involves operating various mobile plant equipment, including but not limited to:

• Haul Trucks (CAT 785C/D)
• Loaders (CAT 992G/K)
• Wheel Dozers (844/854K)
• Track Dozers (D10R/T)
• Graders (CAT 16M)
• Excavators (Hitachi 1100 and 1900)

 

About You
This opportunity is ideal for someone who is motivated, reliable, and eager to learn. Whether you're starting your career or looking to transition into the resources industry, we’re looking for individuals who are committed to safety, team-focused, and ready to take on a new challenge.

• A strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• HR Licence (required)

Next Steps

Interviews will be held in Perth on the 4/5th of February.
Candidates must complete a pre-employment medical and provide two referees.

What We Offer
We offer a diverse range of roles across our multi pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant, including:

• A permanent position working directly for Minara Resources
• A structured training skills matrix that links base salary increases to training progression
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
• The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs
• An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
• A generous private health insurance allowance
• Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.

Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers