Contractor Coordinator Team Leader

Who We Are

Nyrstar, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a leading international producer of industrial and critical minerals and metals essential to the energy transition, high-technology applications and regional security. With a market‑leading position in zinc and lead, the company operates interlinked smelting and related facilities across Europe and Australia, employing more than 3,000 people.

Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies. Visit www.nyrstar.com.

Join Our Team!

Nyrstar Hobart is a large scale zinc smelter located on Hobart's River Derwent, only a few kilometres from the Tasmanian capital's charming and cosmopolitan city centre. This is a rare opportunity to work on site in the resources industry, in a capital city location.

About the Role:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Contractor Coordinator Team Leader to join our Asset Management Department.  Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you'll ensure projects are delivered on scope, on budget, and in compliance with safety, environmental, and legislative standards. With a sharp eye on contractor performance, you'll optimize resources to minimize downtime, boost equipment availability, and drive maintenance success – all while ensuring quality and value for money.

If you're an experienced leader who thrives on delivering results without compromise, we want to hear from you!

Key Duties and accountabilities:

• Providing leadership in their Area of Responsibility to effectively manage the safety and wellbeing of Contractors
• Defining and delivering effective work scopes within monthly budget targets.
• Ensuring compliance with Nyrstar policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Managing contractor performance and reporting on key KPIs.
• Identifying and addressing training shortfalls for contractors.
• Evaluating whether work can be completed internally before outsourcing.
• Overseeing all aspects of contractor management, including dispute resolution, cost control, and resource planning.

To be successful in this position, you will need to have;

• Relevant trade qualification (desirable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and network.
• Be prepared to participate in site-wide maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and lead effective tasks/projects.
• Ability to work to tight timeframes and complex situations.
• Ability to think creatively to develop innovative ways to solve problems.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft office suite, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• SAP experience highly regarded

Why Join Us?

A career of challenge, reward and growth in a company that is focussed on being a leader in our field. Safety, Health, Hygiene & Environment are the foundation of all our values – we live safety by living our values: Respect, Ownership, Excellence and Teamwork.

APPLICATION

Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are central to who we are and how we operate. We value employees from all backgrounds, and we rely upon diversity in order to inspire a culture of integrity, respect and innovation to drive our business, enhance our competitiveness and serve our customers across the world.

Nyrstar Hobart has a strict RPE ‘Clean Shave' Policy. Most facial hair is not permitted on site. Regular health screening, including blood tests, is part of our commitment to keeping our workforce safe and a condition of employment.

Nyrstar is committed to creating a healthy and safe work environment and building a culture that inspires their employees to work respectfully together as a team. When you join Nyrstar you can expect to find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none! from technical training to leadership programs, we work with employee to develop their skills and reach their full potential.