Introduction

Join a leading lithium operation as a Process Operator, supporting safe and efficient production across key processing and paste plant circuits. Working an 8/6, 7/7 FIFO roster, you'll play a hands-on role in optimising plant performance, maintaining production targets and contributing to a strong safety culture. This is a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career potential.

What are you going to do 

In this role, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring processing plant circuits to ensure safe, stable and efficient production outcomes. Working as part of a collaborative operations team, you will actively monitor plant performance, adjust operating parameters, respond to process upsets and identify opportunities to improve recovery and throughput. Duties will include:

  • Operating Crushing, Grinding, Flotation, Filtration, Paste Plant and Control Room circuits
  • Monitoring plant performance and making adjustments to optimise production
  • Conducting routine inspections and identifying equipment faults or abnormalities
  • Troubleshooting operational issues and assisting in minimising downtime
  • Completing start-up, shutdown and isolation activities in line with site procedures
  • Participating in planned shutdowns and permit-controlled work
  • Maintaining accurate log sheets, reports and shift handovers
  • Reporting hazards, defects and improvement opportunities
  • Working closely with maintenance and technical teams to support plant reliability
  • Maintaining high housekeeping standards across operational areas
  • Following all safety, environmental and operational procedures
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant performance and operational excellence

Essential skills and knowledge

To be successful, you will have a minimum of 5 years' experience within a mineral processing environment, with exposure to flotation circuits and previous experience in lithium, gold, copper or similar operations. Paste plant experience will be highly regarded. You will demonstrate strong troubleshooting capability, a proactive approach to safety and the ability to work effectively within a team-driven production environment. Construction White Card, Skid Steer, Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets are essential, along with the ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and police clearance.

What we offer 

  • Super paid on all hours
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact <your details here>.

Closing: 04 November 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!