Entry-Level Process Technician – Mount Isa Acid Plant
- $119,000 including superannuation and allowances + annual return flight for family
- Residential Mt Isa - 8/6 roster dayshifts (with future options for days/nights rotating shift 7/7 roster) – 12 hour shifts
- Entry-level opportunity with full training provided
At IPL our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high-performing teams on the ground.
The Role
Based at our Mt Isa Sulphuric Acid Plant, this full-time entry-level role offers an exciting opportunity to launch your career in the processing and manufacturing industry. Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you’ll be supported through comprehensive training to build your skills in plant operations, safety, and teamwork — all while making a real contribution to our day-to-day operations.
You Will Also
- Assist with plant operations and monitoring equipment
- Follow operational procedures to perform tasks safely and efficiently
- Raise maintenance requests and support troubleshooting
- Perform housekeeping duties and support improvement activities
- Attend pre-start meetings and complete site-specific training
What You’ll Bring
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to break into the industrial or manufacturing sector. We’re not expecting years of experience — we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to learn, show up with the right attitude, and build a meaningful career in a supportive team environment.
- You must be committed to positively contributing to our safe, inclusive and high-performance culture
- A genuine interest in hands-on work and learning how industrial plants operate
- A team mindset – willing to listen, help others and follow direction
- A strong sense of responsibility for safety – your own and your teammates
- Reliability, curiosity, and a desire to grow your skills over time
- Great communication and teamwork skills
- A positive, can-do attitude
- No prior industry experience is necessary — we’ll train you
If you’re excited by this opportunity but don’t meet every requirement — we still want to hear from you.
Benefits To You
- We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance
- 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer
- Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months
- Salary packaging options
- Confidential employee assistance program
- Mental health and well-being program
- Options to purchase annual leave (where eligible)
- Corporate discounts and workplace giving programs
- Ongoing training and structured career progression
The Site
Northern Australian Operations consists of an Ammonium Phosphate Mine and Processing Plant (Phosphate Hill) and Sulphuric Plant (Mt Isa) in North Queensland. The facilities include ammonia, beneficiation, phosphoric acid, granulation, and sulphuric acid plants plus infrastructure, utilities, power generation and housing to support the workforce.
About Us
Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL) is an ASX 100 global authority in the resources and agricultural sectors with an unrelenting focus on Zero Harm. With a diverse team of over 5,800 people globally, we operate across manufacturing, commercial, and mining services in North America, Asia Pacific, and beyond.
We’re committed to sustainability, safety, and inclusion in everything we do.
Leveraging diversity through inclusion
At IPL, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering a safe and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, and candidates of all identities and backgrounds.
What Our Employees Say
“It has been refreshing to come into a crew that has been open with sharing knowledge and happy to help wherever and whenever they can.”
About Our Process
Our recruitment process typically involves a teams or face to face interview, reference checks, and a medical check. It may also include a site visit and psychometric testing.
We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs may be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, please get in touch at iplcareers@incitecpivot.com.au .
We are aCircle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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