* Site Based – Balranald
* Permanent Position
* Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures
* 8/6 Roster with point of hire from Melbourne or regional to Balranald
lluka 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 earth elements (rare earths). As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka's products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses.
Iluka has existing mining and processing operations at Jacinth Ambrosia (SA), Cataby, Geraldton and Capel (WA). We are also executing major projects at Balranald (NSW) and Eneabba (WA) with combined expenditure in excess of $2B.
An important new role has been established to deliver our sustaining capital program for our eastern region mining operations.
Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.
About Balranald
Iluka's Balranald operation is located just outside of Balranald township in regional south-western NSW.
The Balranald project is in execution and will be commissioned in The operation uses Iluka's remotely operated, novel underground mining (UGM) technology to extract key critical minerals for processing through a new concentrator.
The Balranald project is developing a fully equipped modern camp with facilities that include a gym, pool, sports courts, recreation rooms, Wi-Fi and Foxtel.
About the role
We are looking for a self-motivated, experienced and capable Project Coordinator to join Iluka's sustaining capital project team at the Balranald site.
Reporting to the site Project Manager – Balranald Sustaining Capital, the main focus of this role will be coordinating the efficient delivery of site sustaining capital projects by providing team leadership to construction and commissioning activities, including coordinating contractors, consultants, vendors and operational representatives.
This role will have a high level of autonomy and has exposure through the full range of sustaining capital projects from scope of works development, organisation of plant, equipment and materials and management of construction and commissioning contractors.
You will be accountable for the following:
* Supporting the ramp-up of the Balranald operation
* Assist the on-site operations stakeholders in the development project opportunities
* Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure project scoping, planning and execution can be quantified, scheduled and budgeted to achieve expected outcomes
* Manage the projects to achieve successful outcomes, measured in terms of safety, time, cost and quality
* Management of vendors, consultants and contractors to ensure conformity to business HSEC requirements and engineering / construction standards and procedures
About you
To be successful for this role, you will have:
* Demonstrated mining industry experience, predominantly in projects and with significant exposure to site construction, operations and maintenance
* Strong management of contractors, consultants and vendor on resource projects to lead construction and commissioning activities
* Mechanical (or other appropriate) trade certificate
* Demonstrated history of a proactive approach to workplace safety and the environment
* Leadership skills with the capacity to motivate, mentor and influence key stakeholders
* Ability to interpret design engineering, contracts, scheduling, cost control and project reporting
Our offer to you
* Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative 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, apply now.
Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.
Applications Close: 8th September 2025
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