Job Description
Coordinator Technician Ore Definition
  • 8/6 days only roster | FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill Mine
  • Base + FIFO Allowances + Super + Bonuses
  • Benefits include income and life insurances, health, banking, car leasing, airline + travel, IT discounts
  • Performance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses

 

About the role:

The Technical Services team is currently seeking a Coordinator Technician Ore Definition to join them on an 8/6 days only FIFO Roster based at the Roy Hill Mine. Reporting to the Supervisor Technician Ore Definition you will be responsible, with the support of the Supervisor in leading a team of Technicians and will assist in managing field technician activities and help to maintain a high standard of data quality and integrity. Responsibilities will include logistics management, planning, scheduling, and consumables stock checks to ensure the efficient execution of the drill plan.

The Coordinator Technician will also ensure contractor earthworks activities progress in an efficient and timely manner in order to meet drill program timeframes.

This role functions as an integral part of the Ore Definition team and is responsible for acquiring and compiling high-quality geological, geochemical, and geophysical data for use in ore body modelling, mine planning and ore quality predictions.

Time distributed between field and office will be on approximately an 80/20 split respectively.

 

Duties:

  • Provide leadership and mentoring to the Ore Definition technician team to ensure that drilling operations and associated tasks occur in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
  • Ensure all earthwork and field technician related activities are aligned to the mine plan and the broader business objectives.
  • Assist with sample collection and submission as required.
  • Support supervisor to identify the development needs of individuals and coach, mentor, and support them to improve their knowledge, skills or performance.
  • Coordinate all earthworks, drill pad preparation and rehabilitation.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to ensure technical skills are shared and disseminated throughout the team.
  • Effectively communicate with other business departments, including: Mine Geology, Modelling, Production, Survey and Mine Planning, to ensure information is disseminated and to assist in building a culture of collaboration.
  • Ensure there is an effective handover system that enables transparency and continuation of tasks.

 

Skills and Experience (Required):

  • MR licence
  • Forklift ticket
  • Dogmans ticket
  • First Aid Certificate
  • 4WD Certificate

 

Skills and Experience (Desirable):

  • Experience in working unsupervised in remote locations.
  • Experience working in supervision roles or experience with leading teams.
  • Solid understanding of heavy mining equipment capabilities and applications, production rates, limitations etc.
  • Experience with all field base drilling activities, includes planning, implementation, and rehabilitation of drill programmes.
  • Experience working with different drilling programmes such as RC, Diamond Core, Wide Diameter and Bulk Sample
  • HR Licence
  • CN ticket

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About Hancock Iron Ore

The world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we. Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation.

Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Life at the Roy Hill Mine

Working FIFO can be hugely rewarding and we offer a range of facilities and services to settle you in and give you a home away from home:

  • Modern, comfortable camp accommodation
  • Newly refurbished restaurant with gourmet food, including vegan, gluten free and healthy options
  • Large fully equipped gym facility, as well as a women-only gym 
  • Beach volleyball court
  • Golf simulators
  • Village shop and extensive supporting amenities
  • SWIFT in-room entertainment with comprehensive content and own-device casting capability
  • Active social club with community events and activities for employees
  • Lifestyle, learning and recreation initiatives, and events for your family

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and women to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified.  We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.
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Posting End Date:  26/04/2026
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  Technical Services & NPI
Job Location:  Roy Hill Mine (FIFO)
Posting End Date:  26/04/2026
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