Job Description

Planning Superintendent

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Full Time Position

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager the planning superintendent is responsible for leading the maintenance planning, scheduling, and SAP master data governance functions to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the Greenbushes processing facilities. The role ensures optimal performance of key plant assets including crushing, grinding (ball mills), dense media separation (DMS), flotation circuits, and utilities, while embedding best practices aligned with Asset Management standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
• Online (Weekly) Maintenance
• Shutdown & Campaign Maintenance
• SAP Master Data Governance
• Asset Management (ISO 55001 Alignment)
• Work Management Governance
• Reliability & Continuous Improvement
• Cost & Budget Management
• Leadership & Team Development

About the Candidate:

• Trade qualification or Engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical / equivalent)
• Postgraduate qualifications in Asset Management (desirable)
• Planning Superintendent experience across mineral processing plants
• Strong knowledge of Crushing, grinding (ball mills), flotation & DMS
• Advanced experience with SAP PM and master data systems
• Proven leadership of planning or maintenance teams
• Understanding of ISO 55000 / 55001 asset management principles

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• flexible working environment;
• income protection insurance;
• life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• competitive parental leave policy;
• salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.

This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn, and directly at jobs.talisonlithium.com

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.

Accommodation options available to the successful candidate.