About our Operation

Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd (KMS) is a 50/50 joint venture between Sheffield Resources Limited and YGH Australia Investment Pty Ltd (Yansteel). The Thunderbird Mineral Sands Operation (Thunderbird) is located mid-way between Derby and Broome, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Thunderbird is one of the largest and highest-grade zircon mineral sands deposits in the world and contains valuable heavy minerals including ilmenite, zircon and leucoxene, which are extracted and exported via the Port of Broome.

Our head office is based in Broome, and together we are focused on delivering economic and social benefits for the West Kimberley and its communities. We do this through living our values of Integrity, Accountability, Humility, Co-Creation and Inclusivity.

About the Role

Residing in the West Kimberley and reporting to the Superintendent Processing, this is an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor Processing to join our growing mining company on a 12-month, fixed-term contract.

This role will provide leadership and direction to processing personnel, ensuring the team are working in an effective and efficient manner to allow safety, production and cost KPIs to be achieved.

Site based roster: 8 Days on 6 Days off, 7 Nights on 7 Days off

Key Responsibilities

- Providing day-to-day leadership and direction to the processing crew
- Maintaining WCP and CUP operating parameters to meet production requirements
- Liaising with Metallurgists on operating conditions and technical matters
- Completing operational checks and workplace inspections
- Ensuring full compliance with safety and regulatory requirements




- Developing team members' skills and capabilities
- Supporting inter-departmental collaboration across the operation

About You

- 5 years’ relevant experience in mineral processing plant, with 2 years’ experience in a leadership role
- Current S26 qualification
- Completion of Certificate III or IV in Process Plant Operations or relevant trade
- Hold a current WA C-Class driver’s licence
- Current vocational tickets for Confined Space, Working at Heights, First Aid and Bobcat / Front End Loader (FEL) operation, or willingness to obtain
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite
- Experience in control room operations

About the Benefits

In addition to joining our values focused team, you would also be eligible for the following advantages:

- Competitive base salary
- Housing & Living Allowances
- 5 Weeks annual leave per annum

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

KMS is committed to advancing an inclusive and diverse workforce culture and environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We acknowledge the different skills, experiences, and perspectives that people from diverse backgrounds including, race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation bring to the workplace, will only strengthen our workforce.

We strongly encourage applications from our key priority communities – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, youth, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

This advert will close on the 26 August 2026, however, should a suitable candidate be found we reserve the right to close the advert earlier.

📌 Supervisor Processing (Broome)
🏢 Kimberley Mineral Sands
📍 Broome