Trainee Production Operators

Trainee Shift Production Operators

• Two year program with attainment of Certificate II Plant Processs Operation on completion
• Commencing salary $76,149.00
• Work with a supportive teams committed to your personal development
• The perfect opportunity to enter the mining & metals industry

Applications close Friday 3rd October 2025.

About the role

Nyrstar Hobart currently has full time trainee operator vacancies available in various departments across our plant. These positions are part of production teams focused on safely and consistently achieving production targets whilst developing strong working relationships with operations and maintenance personnel. We are looking for reliable, ambitious people who are motivated to develop into future operators of the organisation.

Reporting to a Production Team Leader, the successful applicants will be responsible for the safe and effective day to day operation of plant and equipment, to safely and consistently achieve production targets.

These roles are an integral part of our Production Teams and undertake a 12-hour shift work on a 2 day, 2 night and 4 off rotating roster pattern

You will be responsible for:

• The safe and effective operation of the plant and equipment within a designated production team to meet site production and organisational targets
• Achieving benchmark performance levels of cost, safety, environment, quality and output rates for the operation
• Complying with Nyrstar's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and conducting business in line with the Nyrstar Values of Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity and Ownership
• Building a strong customer focus between maintenance and operating teams.
• Ability to self-manage behaviour and reactions, even under pressure.
• A desire to work flexibly to ensure safety, environment and production targets are met.
• Ensure housekeeping of work area provides a safe and healthy environment at all times

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Proven ability to work safely, consistently, and reliably with minimal supervision.
• The aptitude and flexibility to learn and apply new skills in various operating roles.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and accountability for high performance standards
• Positive communication skills
• A team mentality that includes understanding the impact of attitude, punctuality, and attendance.
• A minimum educational standard (literacy and numeracy) of year 10 with good computer literacy.
• Personal alignment to the Nyrstar values.
• Previous experience on a construction or manufacturing site highly regarded.
• Flexible, helpful attitude and an enthusiasm to go 'above and beyond' to support broader departmental and operational needs as we grow.
• Must be confident in their trouble shooting, problem solving and decision making abilities.
• Physically fit and able to undertake a range of manual handling tasks.
• Licenses or qualifications in Working at Heights, Confined Space, Forklift, and White Card are advantageous.

What we offer

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.

• Competitive salary package
• Career development pathways - our diverse and challenging work environment will present you with many opportunities to grow, develop and advance your skills
• All training provided
• Salary sacrifice for superannuation
• Discounted health insurance and gym membership
• Employee assistance program - that's free for the family

Who we are

Nyrstar is a global multi-metals business, with a market leading position in zinc and lead and growing positions in other base and precious metals. Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the Americas and Australia and employs over 4,000 people. The company's global operations are located close to key customers and major transport hubs to facilitate delivery of raw materials and distribution of finished products. Nyrstar's operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, providing a stable long-term platform for its market leading operations worldwide. Visit

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. The facility uses the RLE process for zinc production. Hobart's key products are SHG zinc, die cast alloys and continuous galvanising grad (CGG) alloys. In addition, the site produces by-products of cadmium, copper sulphate, paragoethite, lead sulphate, leach concentrate and sulphuric acid.

This is a rare opportunity to work on site in the resources industry, in a capital city location.

Our Application Process

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. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

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.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to participate in a half day Assessment Day held late October. Succesful Trainees will commence early December.