Supervisor - Processing

About the role

Liontown Limited is a new Australian lithium producer with a mine life of more than 20 years at its Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia. Reporting to the Superintendent - Production, the Supervisor - Processing leads and develops the Process Operations team and is the senior on-shift decision maker for the processing plant, holding the statutory supervisor appointment under the WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022. The role ensures the plant runs safely, sustainably and cost-effectively while meeting or exceeding production targets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the health and safety of everyone on shift, including approving job hazard analyses and Authority to Work permits and exercising stop-work authority
• Hold the Schedule 26 statutory supervisor appointment under the WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022
• Manage the performance and conduct of the processing crew, including psychosocial hazards
• Lead the training, development and ongoing performance of the Process Operations team
• Manage staffing levels to maintain consistent production while minimising risk through regulatory compliance
• Plan and coordinate operations to reduce unplanned stoppages and support planned equipment maintenance
• Work with Maintenance and Technical personnel on equipment availability and with the Metallurgy team on operating target parameters
• Drive continuous improvement in performance, safety and compliance

Required profile

• Minimum five years of supervisory experience in mineral processing, including flotation and control room operation; mobile plant, FIFO or remote site experience desirable
• Strong frontline leadership, including managing performance and psychosocial hazards; training and assessment competency desirable
• Sound operational judgement under pressure, prioritisation across a shift, and strong communication with operational, maintenance and technical teams
• Record of safety knowledge and performance, with a visible field presence
• Nationally accredited tickets in Working at Heights and Confined Space Entry, and a current WA Class C driver's licence
• Able to obtain a National Police Check and pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen

What we offer

• Permanent position on an 8:6 7:7 roster (12-hour shifts) at Kathleen Valley
• Competitive salary plus performance incentives
• Sports courts, running track, gym and female-only fitness area, plus fitness discounts
• Generous leave, including enhanced parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Salary packaging and reimbursements
• Support for further study and technical training

Apply with a resume and a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.