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Expressions of Interest (Whyalla Applicants)

Job Posting Date:  28 Sept 2026
Function:  Logistics
Location: 

Port Pirie, AU

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

 

Whyalla Skills. Port Pirie Opportunities. 

Tradespeople, Operators, Engineers, Professionals. Bring your skills, knowledge and experience to Nyrstar Port Pirie. 

Are you based in Whyalla, South Australia and considering your next career move? We are inviting expressions of interest from skilled people with mining, resources, processing, manufacturing, maintenance or heavy-industry experience.

 

Opportunities may include: 

 

Trades & Maintenance

  • Electricians & Instrumentation
  • Mechanical Fitters
  • Boilermakers & Welders
  • Diesel Mechanics
  • Riggers, Scaffolders & Crane Operators
  • Maintenance Planners & Supervisors

 

Operations

  • Process & Production Operators
  • Mobile Plant Operators
  • Boiler Attendants 
  • Control Room Operators
  • Material Handling
  • Stores & Logistics
  • Team Leaders & Supervisors

 

Professional and Technical

  • Mechanical, Electrical Civil & Structural & Reliability Engineering
  • Metallurgy & Laboratory
  • Health, Safety & Environment
  • Projects, Planning & Scheduling
  • Procurement & Supply
  • HR, Finance, IT & Communications

 

Why Nyrstar Port Pirie? 

  • Join an established regional operation with more than 130 years of history
  • Apply transferable mining and heavy-industry skills, knowledge and experience
  • Build a career across trade, operational, technical and professional pathways
  • Join a workplace focused on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NyrstarPortPirie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/230920/admin/

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How do I express interest? 

Click the Apply Now button below and submit the following:

  • Current resume
  • Brief cover letter telling us a bit about your situation, working rights and availability
  • Qualifications and licences (if applicable)

 

About Nyrstar

Nyrstar 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.

 

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

 

Nyrstar Australia has been operating in Port Pirie and Hobart for over 100 years. It produces lead, zinc, silver, antimony metal, copper and is one of Australia’s largest producers of saleable sulphuric acid - the world’s most used industrial chemical.

 

Nyrstar Australia contributes around AUD$1.7bn to Australia’s economy each year and employs around 1,400 Australians directly across processing plants in Port Pirie and Hobart, while supporting more than 6,600 indirect jobs.

 

Visit: www.nyrstar.com

 

Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce. Australian Defence Force veterans are encouraged to apply. Nyrstar Port Pirie’s Safety Policy requires clean shaven employees and is a non-smoking site. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to SafeWork SA regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.

 

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