Kathleen Valley isn’t just another process plant; it’s one of the most modern lithium operations in Australia. For process operators, that means the chance to be part of the team that sets the standard for how this plant runs, with the latest technology and first-in-class infrastructure and equipment.
The fourth-generation plant is fully commissioned, and the operation is in production, processing clean, high-grade underground ore.
Process Operator Jobs in Perth & WA
What process operators do at Kathleen Valley
Process operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of core plant circuits, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining Liontown’s high safety and environmental standards. That includes:
- Operating and monitoring plant areas including crushing, grinding, flotation, filtration, control room operations and the paste plant
- Maintaining stable plant performance through active monitoring and adjustment of process parameters
- Participating in shutdowns, isolations and permit-controlled activities
- Identifying and reporting improvement opportunities
- Working collaboratively with supervisors, maintenance and technical teams
- Actively contributing to a strong safety culture and continuous improvement
All process operators are invited to complete a Certificate III in Resource Processing, a nationally accredited course that’s been designed specifically for our Kathleen Valley plant.
The kind of person who thrives here:
- Proactive about safety and continuous improvement, not just compliant with it
- A strong communicator who works well across teams
- Genuinely interested in how a plant works and motivated to keep learning
Getting to Site
Most roles operate on an 8:6 roster. Flights between Perth Airport and Kathleen Valley run morning and evening, three days a week, with a flight time of approximately one hour, followed by a short 10-minute bus ride to site.
Life at the Dragonfly Village
When you’re on site, home is the Dragonfly Village — our modern, state-of-the-art accommodation village shaped after a Tjiwarl Dreamtime story, designed out of respect for the Traditional Owners of the land on which we operate.
Every room has an ensuite bathroom, wardrobe, desk, bed, bedside table with lamp, smart TV and fridge. The village is a 10-minute drive from the main work areas, with regular coaster buses running at shift changeover times.
After work, you’ll find a well-equipped gym with personal trainers available, a tavern with pub meals and a relaxed outdoor pavilion, a running track and sports courts, a retail shop with barista-made coffee, and a dining room led by an award-winning chef serving buffet and à la carte menus for breakfast and dinner.
Find out more about life on site.
Ready to join us?
If you’re a process operator looking for your next step, we’d like to hear from you.