Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of critical minerals, zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks. In partnership with the Australian Government, Iluka is developing Australia’s first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba in Western Australia’s Mid West.
The refinery will produce both light and heavy separated rare earth oxides, supporting diversified global supply chains for minerals essential to defence, renewable energy, electric vehicles, robotics and advanced technologies.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Planner will develop high-quality mechanical maintenance plans, safe and executable work packages, and realistic resource-loaded schedules for the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery.
The permanent core focus of the role is mechanical and electrical fixed plant maintenance planning and scheduling, covering routine, preventive, condition-based, corrective, breakdown and shutdown work.
During the first 6 to 12 months of operational readiness, the role will also support materials cataloguing and the preparation and verification of equipment, spare parts, equipment bills of materials, and maintenance and materials master data. Following this period, the primary focus will remain mechanical maintenance planning and scheduling.
The role works closely with Maintenance, Operations, Reliability, Engineering, Warehouse, Procurement, contractors and original equipment manufacturers.
This position will operate on a 5:2, 4:3 roster. With Eneabba located three hours north of Perth and 1.5 hours south of Geraldton, the site will operate on a bus-in, bus-out (BIBO) roster, with new camp accommodation and facilities provided.
Applications should include a resume detailing previous experience.
Applications from candidates who are not selected for this opportunity will be considered for future recruitment campaigns
We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity.
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.
Applications close: 8 October 2026
“We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”
Iluka is a global critical minerals company with expertise in exploration, development, mining, processing, marketing and rehabilitation.
The company’s objective is to deliver sustainable value.
With over 70 years’ industry experience, Iluka is a leading producer of zircon and the high grade titanium dioxide feedstocks rutile and synthetic rutile. Additionally, Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earth elements (rare earths).
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 in increasing demand.
Iluka has projects and operations in Australia and a globally integrated marketing network. Exploration activities are conducted internationally and Iluka is actively engaged in the rehabilitation of previous activities in the United States and Australia.
Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Iluka is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Iluka holds a 20% stake in Deterra Royalties, the largest ASX-listed resources focused royalty company.
