Job Description

• Site Based – Jacinth Ambrosia – South Australia

• 8:6 FIFO Roster

• Permanent Position

Iluka 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. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, Iluka’s high quality products are increasing in demand.

Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.

About Jacinth-Ambrosia

Jacinth-Ambrosia is located 270 kilometres north of the Port of Thevenard, near Ceduna. It is the world’s largest source of zircon, and a Tier 1 deposit with extensive reserves. It is the first mining development in a mixed-use regional reserve – the Yellabina Regional Reserve – in South Australia, with the operation demonstrating a commitment to high environmental standards and progressive land rehabilitation. Jacinth-Ambrosia site has a fully equipped modern camp with facilities including a gym, pool, sports courts, recreation rooms, Wi-Fi and Foxtel.

About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to join our team at Jacinth-Ambrosia.

Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Planner, the core responsibilities of the role will include the following:

• Managing day-to-day maintenance planning activities. This will include development work in SAP, planning process, work management and inventory management

• Statutory equipment maintenance strategies

• Functional location hierarchy

• Bill of materials

• Maintenance plans and task lists

• Reservation process and unloading points

• Weekly planning schedules with cost reporting (planned V actual)

• Weekly planning meetings to understand and confirm priority work

• Shutdown planning structure with a weekly scheduled update

• Shutdown critical path analysis

• Shutdown reporting and S-curve

• Contract services management

• Preventive maintenance strategy reviews with an aim of cost reduction to the business

• Managing master data requirements for the department and utilising maintenance management systems to ensure data health for functional locations, equipment, BOMs, task lists, capacity profiles, and work centres
  

About You

The successful candidate will have a strong commercial focus, the capacity to question, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with various functional areas as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Considerable experience in a similar role gained in maintaining fixed plant

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proven commitment to safety

• Previous shutdown and maintenance experience in a process plant

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Project and computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)

• Strong understanding of production and maintenance strategies for large scale processing plant

• Mechanical or Electrical trade background

Our Offer To You

• Family Friendly Roster

• Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

• Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure

• Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture 

• 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, with no visa restrictions or conditions, are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.

Applications Close: 8 April 2026

“We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”