About us

The world is going electric, and PLS is at the forefront of the charge.

Our collaborative, inclusive culture is a cornerstone of PLS. Humble, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in each other, we are one team united by a common purpose and driven to do great work together.

Being such a fast-moving company in clean energy transition means there is no shortage of challenge or opportunity. Whether it is taking on new projects, developing new skills or stepping into bigger roles, PLS is a place where careers move and where your potential has room to grow.

We're not a big corporate, and we don't want to be. At PLS you own your work, you're backed by people who care about doing a good job, and there's room to innovate and make things happen.

Positioned to be a major force for change, this is a great time to join us as we play a critical role in addressing the global energy crisis. If you want to be part of an organisation that is all about great people shaping the next era of battery minerals, we would love to hear from you.

The future is lithium, make it yours.

What PLS offers

• Annual or quarterly short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

The opportunity

Reporting to the Site Services Manager, the Superintendent Concentrate Logistics is responsible for the leadership and performance of the site Concentrate Logistics function.

A key element of the broader Site Services department, the Concentrate Logistics function is responsible for all spodumene and tantalite concentrate logistics from mine to port. This includes intra-site product handling, site stockpile management, blending, bulk road haulage, port stockpile management, and ship-loading.

Through strong leadership, contract management, and cross-functional collaboration, the Superintendent drives safety leadership, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and compliance across all concentrate logistics activities.

This is a permanent full-time role which operates on a 8:6, 4:3 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

Leadership & Accountability

• Provide overall leadership and direction for all concentrate logistics activities across the Pilgangoora Operation and Port Hedland.
• Lead and develop Supervisors ensuring alignment to operational priorities and standards.
• Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Ensure clear accountability structures and team capability.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Champion a safety-first culture.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company requirements.
• Have, or be prepared to obtain, S26 Statutory Supervisor certification
• Oversee audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure safe systems of work across all concentrate logistics activities.
• Drive quality field leadership activities within team and contractors
• Develop, implement, and continuous review of policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Concentrate Logistics

• Leading a team of site-based employees and embedded contractors, responsible for all site-based concentrate logistics activities including product handling, stockpiling, blending, haulage and port-based activities such as receival, stockpiling, and ship-loading
• Overall accountability for the performance of the key haulage and ship-loading contractor
• Responsible for all site and port concentrate logistics facilities and infrastructure such as stockyards and storage facilities
• Prepare and implement blending strategies, collaborating closely with key site stakeholders such as Processing and Metallurgy, to ensure compliance with customer contract specifications and regulatory requirements
• Prepare haulage and shipping schedules in collaboration with key corporate stakeholders such as Sales and Shipping
• Maintain key metallurgical accounting systems, processes, and reporting

Contractor Management

• Ensure contractor performance meets agreed scope of work, service standards, and KPI expectations.
• Provide timely logistics plans and forecasts to the haulage and ship-loading contractor to ensure shipping schedules are met
• In partnership with corporate teams such as Contracts & Procurement, establish contract management frameworks including meeting cadences, reporting, audits, KPI monitoring and performance reviews.
• Ensure cost control and value delivery across contracts.

Administration and Systems Governance

• Provide governance as required over metallurgical accounting systems and processes, data integrity, and compliance processes.
• Ensure accuracy in data entry and reporting
• Drive standardisation and optimisation of systems processes.
• Oversee audits and reporting frameworks.

 Operational Planning, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop operational plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Implement reporting systems covering KPIs, service delivery, and costs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across Concentrate Logistics
• Ensure integration with site operational objectives.

 Stakeholder Engagement & Service Delivery

• Build strong relationships with operations, corporate, projects, contractors, and leadership teams.
• Act as escalation point for concentrate logistics issues
• Drive cross-functional collaboration.

 Financial Management & Cost Control 

• Own budget accountability for the Concentrate Logistics function
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies.
• Monitor expenditure against targets.

About you

• Current C class driver’s license.
• High efficiency using the full Microsoft Office suite
• Minimum 5-10 years experience leading large teams in complex operational environments
• Processing, metallurgy, or bulk logistics experience highly regarded
• Contractor management experience in a bulk logistics operation
• Excellent people management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country 

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.