Entry Level Process Plant Operator

About the role

Murrin Murrin Operations, Australia's largest cobalt producer and a major producer of nickel, is recruiting entry-level Process Plant Operators for its WA Goldfields site, an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation. The plant covers three areas: Ore Leach, Refinery and Utilities. Candidates join the production team and receive professional development and career progression opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Operate a variety of fixed-plant circuits
• Work with ore crushing, milling and screening
• Handle High Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL)
• Manage thickening, neutralisation and briquetting
• Carry out sulphide precipitation and leaching
• Operate solvent extraction and hydrogen reduction
• Produce sulphuric acid and process gases

Required profile

• Motivated, reliable and eager to learn, committed to safety and team-focused
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Ability to work in a physically active role and in extreme outdoor conditions
• Current driver's licence

What we offer

• A permanent position working directly for Murrin Murrin Operations
• A structured training skills matrix linking base salary increases to training progression
• 15% superannuation contribution above industry standard
• Private health insurance allowance and a variable compensation program linked to performance
• Health and lifestyle benefits including an Employee Assistance Program
• On-the-job training and development programs
• Salary sacrifice options for flights, parking, super and novated leasing

Selection involves information sessions and face-to-face interviews in Perth on 9 and 10 December 2026, a site day trip in early January 2027, a pre-employment medical and two referees. The planned start date is February 2027. Apply through the company's careers page.