The Opportunity

At QMAG, we are advancing the world through premium-quality magnesia products. From one of the world’s largest deposits of cryptocrystalline magnesite located in coastal Queensland, Australia, we mine, process, and deliver to global and domestic customers with a strong focus on sustainability.

QMAG is committed to operational sustainability – from responsible raw magnesite mining to, leading technology processing through to continual environmental rehabilitation. We believe our approach delivers lasting benefits to our Shareholders and customers, but importantly, to the communities where we operate.

QMAG offers a career in the resources industry while allowing, a home every night family focus while living in a coastal climate.

As QMAG Pty Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of the Refratechnik Group (www.refra.com) a global network of companies and is the only family-owned refractory company operating worldwide, we attach great importance to a valued-oriented corporate culture that frames what we do, but more importantly how we do it.

The role of Production Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the plant in a safe and effective manner. With a strong commitment to the safe and efficient operation onsite, the Production Operator will contribute to the operations team and the broader QMAG business by embracing a collaborative and high performing culture.

About You

Your processing plant knowledge and skills are vital to your success in this role. Your experience will also include:

Ongoing commitment to workplace safety

Strong teamwork and critical thinking skills.

Highly motivated and ability to be versatile.

Punctual and reliable

About The Role

As the Production Operator you will be involved in:

Operation of fixed and mobile plant machinery with potential to move into Control Room Operations.

Mentoring fellow crew members in day-to-day operations.

Actively promote ideas and initiatives within your crew to improve performance and meet targets.

Participate in training opportunities to further develop your skills and progression within the business

The Requirements

We are looking for people with the following:

Experience operating and maintaining fixed and mobile equipment in an industrial mining or mineral processing environment would be desirable.

Exposure to SCADA Systems – Citect with Control Room experience

RII Qualifications or High-Risk Tickets for the following would be highly regarded:

Forklift (Essential)

Elevated Work Platform

Front End Loader

Confined Space or Working at Heights Certification

QMAG Benefits and Culture

You can look forward to working within an inclusive corporate culture that puts people first and always ensures our employees' health and safety. How we do this:

26 weeks Primary Parental Leave, 4 weeks Secondary Parental Leave

Access to corporate discounts on a range of banking and health insurance benefits such as staff retail banking discounts, savings accounts, credit cards, home loans, refinancing options, and access to a range financial wellbeing content

Novated lease program

Career development opportunities including training, career coaching and mentoring programs. We offer study assistance and paid study leave.

Mental health and wellbeing support: Employee assistance programs, training programs on mental health, meditation, and other wellbeing services

Access to Subscriptions, Corporate and Personal Memberships

Discounted Gym Memberships at Goodlife Health Club

Professional Development Program to build on your skills and qualifications

Work locally and be home every night.

We pride ourselves on having a supportive and collaborative crew that works well together.

Remuneration

Attractive in town rate:

5 weeks Annual Leave per year

$33.00->$38.00/hr Base Rate

+ Leave Loading on Annual Leave

+ 11.5% Superannuation on hourly rate

Overtime!

Our Commitment to Diversity

QMAG is proud of its diverse employees with a unique mix of skills and talent. We believe diversity and inclusion enhance our workforce capability and culture. We embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.

We are proudly a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women.

QMAG is an equal-opportunity employer. We highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Get to know us at

https://www.qmag.com.au/