Date: 14 Jul 2026
Location: Telfer, WA, AU, 6762
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Company: Greatland Pty Ltd
driven by responsible exploration, development, and production of precious and base metals. As our business grows, so does our need for talented, motivated people.
Join a team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland’s core values of integrity, safety, teamwork, accountability, responsibility and results are at the heart of its sustainable operating culture.
About the Role
Reporting to the Production Supervisors, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining all areas of the processing plant while demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence and team performance.
Please note: 8/6 7/7 – FIFO from Perth
Key Responsibilities
Maintain a safe working environment and actively promote a strong safety culture.
Monitor plant performance against production plans, identify variances and implement corrective actions to achieve targets.
Coordinate with maintenance teams to support planned maintenance schedules, shutdowns and breakdown response activities.
Conduct operational inspections and pre-start checks, ensuring equipment and consumables are available and ready for operation.
Troubleshoot plant process issues and take appropriate action to optimise performance.
Complete assigned operational tasks safely, efficiently and in a timely manner.
Participate in cross-departmental activities and support site operational requirements as needed.
Ensure accurate end-of-shift reporting and provide comprehensive handovers to incoming crews.
Actively contribute to shift changeovers, communicating plant status, safety information and operational priorities.
Participate in training programs to maintain and expand operational competencies.
Assist in the training and development of team members.
Provide Supervisor relief coverage during periods of leave or absence when required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Proven experience operating within a mineral processing, mining or heavy industrial environment.
Strong commitment to occupational health, safety and environmental performance.
Sound understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment and safe work practices.
Ability to monitor plant performance and respond effectively to changing operational conditions.
Well-developed problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and crew development.
The ability to work effectively in a shift-based environment.
Qualifications & Experience
Demonstrated progression through a Production Operator Career Pathway framework.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable) and/or
Section 26 Statutory Supervisor qualification (desirable).
Current licences and site competencies relevant to processing operations.
About Telfer Operations
Telfer is a long-life gold-copper mine in the Paterson Province of Western Australia’s East Pilbara region. The operation includes both open-pit and underground mining and Australia’s third-largest gold-copper processing facility. Since commencing production in 1975, Telfer has produced over 15 million ounces of gold. The site operates on a fly-in fly-out basis and offers a wide range of onsite recreational facilities to support workforce wellbeing.
Why Greatland?
Join a growing team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland possesses two long mine life assets at Telfer and Havieron that present remarkable opportunities for the right candidate to grow and make a difference in long-life underground mining projects. We offer:
Attractive salary package plus performance-based incentives
Milestone service awards recognising your commitment and achievements
Education assistance to help you grow and develop your career
Flexible salary packaging options, including novated leasing
Parental leave designed to support you and your family
Income protection insurance to safeguard your financial wellbeing
Apply Now!
Applications close 11 August 2026.
Shortlisting will begin immediately, and Greatland reserves the right to close the advertisement early if required.
As part of Greatland’s pre-employment process, candidates must complete a full medical assessment, provide evidence of Australian work rights, and be able to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.
At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.
