Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earths. As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle, defence and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, Iluka’s high quality products are increasing in demand.

Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work workplace that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.

About The Role We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Shift Process Operator to support the ongoing operation and upkeep of site infrastructure at our Cataby operation. The Cataby mining operation is located near the Town of Dandaragan, approximately 150 kilometres north of Perth.

The role is critical to ensuring inspection, maintenance, and improvement activities are completed to the required standard, helping maintain a safe and compliant site while supporting future operational readiness.

This is a site-based permanent position working a 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off roster.

Your accountabilities will be:

Conducting routine inspections and monitoring of tailings storage facilities to ensure ongoing compliance, risk management, and operational integrity

Completing plant and infrastructure inspections to identify defects, deterioration, and maintenance requirements before they impact site readiness

Supporting maintenance activities, including the replacement and repair of process and water management pipework

Assisting with the installation and commissioning of future tailings management systems and associated infrastructure projects

Implementing and maintaining effective surface water management controls to minimise environmental risk and protect site assets





Undertaking site improvement works to enhance safety, reliability, housekeeping, and overall facility condition

Supporting maintenance planning and execution activities to maintain critical infrastructure and equipment

Assisting in the development, verification, and maintenance of the isolation database required to support safe and efficient site restart activities

Maintaining operational readiness by ensuring plant and infrastructure are preserved in a condition that supports future recommencement of operations

About You To be successful for this role, you will have:

Front-end loader / Skid steer / Forklift licenses / HR licence is desirable

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to conduct risk assessments (Job Hazard Analysis, Take 2) and adhere to Safe Work Instruction guidelines

Demonstrated control room knowledge and capability to conduct control room operations

Proficient in operating Citec, SCADA systems or similar

Pumping operations with priming, basic fault finding, restarting, and shutting down correctly

Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision as well as part of a small team

An ability to adapt to changes in work priorities to respond to production requirements

Demonstrated commitment to further training and skills development

Our Offer To You

Family-friendly roster

Besupported through an inclusive andcollaborative culture

Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave

Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures

Company share matching scheme

You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value,

Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.

Applications Close:

30 October 2026

“We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”

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📌 Operator (Cataby)
🏢 Iluka Resources
📍 Cataby