PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

WHAT PLS OFFERS

• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Mining Production Superintendent, the Mining Production Supervisor is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the efficient and safe execution of the mining operations, managing incidents, building great team culture, providing guidance and support to the leading hands, and developing team members.

This is a permanent full-time role which operates on a roster of 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off FIFO from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistent compliance with all WHS requirements across site.
• Ensure an appropriate team-based safety culture is built.
• Manages direct reports for work and non-work-related issues.
• Provides support, coaching and guidance to team members.
• Provide the context and clear direction to team members to ensure tasks are executed as planned.
• Ensure all operational and employee metrics are managed and reported as directed
• Ensures daily work activity and office duties are managed effectively.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders to deliver the mine plan.
• Attend daily and weekly mine plan meetings and own the mine plan and execute each week.
• Work with the training department to improve the standard of operation of the mining fleet and align the training department to the mining leaders’ expectations.
• Contribute to, respect and be proactive in adopting procedures that minimize environmental impact by the mining operation and actively contribute to management of life of mine.

ABOUT YOU:

• Proven experience in a leadership role in open-cut mining operations and projects, preferably hard rock.
• Strong knowledge of mining equipment, processes, safety regulations, and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with WA DMIRS guidelines, industry best practices and WHS risks section 26.
• Effective communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Achievement of production targets in mining operations.
• Successful execution of mining operations and projects within specified timelines and budgets.
• High safety compliance and incident-free operations.
• S26 Statutory Supervisor qualification.
• Current C class manual Driver’s Licence (HR Driver’s Licence preferred).
• National Police Clearance.
• Certificate II or III in RII surface extraction (desirable).
• Applied first aid HLTAID003 (desirable).

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

PLS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage female candidates and First Nations peoples to apply. 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY 

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, and present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples. 

If you are interested in learning more about PLS or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website www.pls.com