Process Operator Leading Hand
Date: 25 Aug 2026
Location: Kathleen, Western Australia, Australia
Company: Liontown Resources Limited
Who are we?
Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) is one of Australia's newest and most exciting lithium producers. Our Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia is a world-class, tier-one asset with a 20+ year mine life, and we are building the team to match.
Our Operations division sits at the core of Liontown, extracting valuable resources safely and efficiently and managing our day-to-day mining and processing activities. Within this, our Processing Production department keeps the Kathleen Valley plant running to target, shift after shift.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Supervisor - Processing, the Leading Hand Process Operator is an experienced and technically proficient operator who acts as a point of reference for the work group, operating and monitoring the equipment and processes involved in mineral processing at Kathleen Valley.
You will ensure the safe and efficient operation of processing equipment, support delivery of production targets, and maintain compliance with safety and environmental standards across your shift. Beyond your own operating duties, you will provide practical guidance to less experienced operators and set the standard for safe, procedurally compliant work practices within the team.
What You'll Be Doing
- Operate and monitor mineral processing equipment, including conveyors, crushers, mills, magnetic separators, flotation cells, and dewatering systems, ensuring optimal performance and troubleshooting operational issues as they arise.
- Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment, and report safety hazards or incidents promptly
- Monitor product quality and take corrective action to ensure it meets specified standards, conducting routine inspections and tests as part of quality control
- Maintain accurate records of process parameters, equipment readings and production data, and generate shift reports to communicate key information to the next shift
- Guide and mentor less experienced operators, sharing technical knowledge and modelling best practice in safe and compliant plant operation
- Support the Supervisor - Processing with shift handover, providing accurate detail on plant status, task progress, hazards and outstanding actions
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience in a process operator role with demonstrated readiness to operate as a work group reference point
- Demonstrated experience providing technical guidance and practical instruction to less experienced operators
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow standard operating procedures
- Certificate III in Process Plant Technology, or equivalent vocational qualification
- Ability to guide and mentor less experienced operators through practical, field-based instruction
- Clear and accurate communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information and operational status to the team and to leaders
What's on Offer
- Direct access to and mentoring from senior operational leadership, with a clear path to further leadership roles as Kathleen Valley matures
- Recognition and reward, including performance incentives
- A competitive salary package, reflective of the experience this role demands
- Kathleen Valley sports courts, running track, gym and female-only fitness area, plus access to health and fitness discount partners across Australia
- Generous leave entitlements, including enhanced parental leave for primary and secondary carers
- Salary packaging and reimbursements
- Genuine investment in professional development, including support for further study and technical training
- A collaborative, safety-first culture where your voice and technical judgement carry real weight
Why Liontown
At Liontown, you will join a team that is helping power the clean energy future. Our culture is built on people who take ownership, look out for each other, and are proud of what they are building together.
This is a permanent position on an 8:6 7:7 roster (12-hour shifts) at Kathleen Valley, offering genuine variety, technical challenge and room to grow as the operation expands.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so do not wait.
Visit liontown.com to learn more about us and the Kathleen Valley operation.
Liontown is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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