Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Operator with the ability to operate a range of heavy machinery?

Do you have experience operating Dozers, Graders, Front End Loaders or other mobile plant within mining, civil construction, earthmoving or similar environments?

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an exciting new operation and contribute to the successful delivery of Australia's largest salt project?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

BCI Minerals is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced and safety-focused Multi-Skilled Operators to join our Harvest & Haulage team at the Mardie Salt Operation. We are interested in hearing from operators with a broad range of experience who are adaptable, mechanically minded and confident working across different types of equipment and operational work fronts.

The Company

BCI Minerals is a values-driven company developing sustainable minerals for the modern world.

We are rapidly progressing the Mardie Salt Operation and Potash Project (Mardie Operation), a tier 1 solar evaporation project that will supply high-purity industrial salt and sulphate of potash (SOP) for more than 60 years.

Mardie will be the largest salt operation in Australia and the third largest globally. With first salt on ship on track to be achieved early 2027, BCI Minerals is just at the beginning of its journey to become a key player in a multitude of globally significant sustainable opportunities.

Our values are the foundation of our success. They reflect our commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture driven by our people’s collective efforts and unique strengths. They guide us in achieving our strategic goals and solidify our position as a leader in the industry.

The Role

We are looking for experienced Multi-Skilled Operators to support the safe and efficient delivery of salt harvesting and haulage activities at Mardie. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe operation of mobile plant equipment. You will play an important role in maintaining operational efficiency, supporting production targets and ensuring equipment is operated and maintained to a high standard.





We are particularly interested in hearing from operators with experience across a variety of mobile plant, including:

- Dozers (Production pushing and stockpile work)
- Graders (surface maintenance, road work and ripping experience, GPS systems)
- Front End Loaders (Production loading and stockpile maintenance)
- Harvester equipment Excavator (working experience)

Desriable experience on:
- Telehandlers
- Water Carts
- Skid Steers

Whether your background is in mining, civil construction, earthmoving, bulk materials handling or a similar industry, we want to hear from you!

The ability to operate multiple types of equipment and to adapt to changing operational requirements is a must!

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience operating mobile plant in a mining, civil, construction or similar operational setting.

Ideally, you will have:

- A minimum of 3 years' experience in mobile plant operations
- Demonstrated experience operating Front End Loaders, Dozers, Graders and/or Harvester equipment
- A current unrestricted WA HR and/or MC Driver's Licence
- A current Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Strong mechanical aptitude, with the ability to identify and report equipment faults and operational issues
- A positive, can-do attitude with the flexibility to work across different equipment and operational areas
- A strong safety mindset and commitment to following site procedures and safe operating practices

Previous salt industry experience will be advantageous but is not essential. The successful candidate will be required to provide a national police clearance that is not older than 6 months and must hold a WA White Card.

You must have current unrestricted working rights for Australia to be eligible for consideration.

What We Offer You:

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:





- Permanent Fulltime FIFO position on an 8/6 Roster
- Working from our new Mardie Village offering all the modern conveniences
- Attractive salary packages including site allowances, annual and project incentives for all roles
- Novated leasing
- Personal Development and Learning Opportunities
- An engaged and supportive team that are passionate about encouraging each other to succeed
- Wellness and Lifestyle benefits, how does it sound having a day off for your birthday, or time off to celebrate culturally important or religious days?
- Do you like to give back to the community? We also offer Community Service leave!
- Wellness reimbursements (including for Gym / Fitness activities)
- Generous Paid Parental Leave for Primary and Secondary carers
- Company funded Life Insurance (including Death & TPD) plus Income Protection

Supporting a diverse workforce

At BCI we encourage inclusive behaviour, that contributes to an environment and culture of trust and psychological safety where each individual can thrive and a variety of perspectives is not only welcomed – but needed as they are essential to our success. We recognise that diversity strengthens us, and that true diversity values each person's uniqueness. We understand that no two careers or people are the same at BCI and we offer a great range of employee benefits to accommodate your preferred lifestyle.

BCI Minerals embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you would like to be part of our team, and feel you have the relevant and required skills, we encourage you to apply now! We reserve the right to close this vacancy and commence recruitment prior to the advertising closing date.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.

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BCI have signed the Veterans Employment Commitment declaring we value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and will consider veterans for employment opportunities.

📌 Plant Operator (Multi-skilled) (Mardie)
🏢 BCI Minerals
📍 Mardie