Job Description
Operator Port

 

  • 14/14 days and nights roster​ | ​FIFO from Perth to Port Hedland​ 
  • ​​Competitive salary and three annual bonus schemes​ 
  • ​​Family friendly even time roster to achieve true life/work balance​ 
  • ​​Company contribution towards private health cover for employees and immediate family​ 

 

About the role: 

The Port & Rail team is currently seeking a Operator to join them on a 7 Days on, 7 Nights on, 14 Days off Roster based at Port Hedland. Reporting to the Supervisor, you will be responsible for inspections, clean-up, equipment operation ensuring all work undertaken is to high quality and safety standard.  

 
Duties: 

  • Completing safe and effective inspections of allocated operational areas, including conveyors, chutes, transfer points, stackers, reclaimers, car dumper, screenhouse and wharf areas. 
  • Monitoring equipment condition and reporting defects, hazards and abnormal conditions in a timely manner. 
  • Supporting safe and efficient inloading, stockyard and outloading activities. 
  • Responding to operational alarms, stoppages and production issues as directed. 
  • Carrying out SAP inspections, raising notifications where required and completing accurate handovers. 
  • Following all relevant procedures, work instructions, risk assessments and safe systems of work. 
  • Actively participating in pre-starts, PSIs, safety interactions and hazard reporting. 
  • Contributing to continuous improvement opportunities across the Port operation. 

 

About You:

We are looking for someone who: 

  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and speaking up when something is not right. 
  • Works well in a team environment and supports others. 
  • Is willing to learn and develop across multiple Port operational areas. 
  • Can follow procedures and complete tasks to a high standard. 
  • Has good communication skills and can provide clear handovers. 
  • Is proactive in identifying hazards, defects and improvement opportunities. 
  • Can adapt to changing operational priorities. 
  • Takes ownership of their work and supports the success of the wider team. 

 

Skills and Experience: 

  • Current WA Manual Drivers License 
  • Ability to obtain Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) 
  • Experience in similar Port Operations role – Ship berthing, ship departures, shiploader, stacking, reclaimer and car dumper operations 
  • Control room experience 
  • Trade Qualification and machinery licenses desirable 

 

 

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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.

Port Hedland Facilities

You'll be joining us in Port Hedland, where you will benefit from:

  • Modern, comfortable camp accommodation
  • Convenient walking access to South Hedland town facilities and shops
  • High quality gourmet food, including vegan, gluten free and healthy options
  • Fully equipped fitness centre facility
  • 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, including family events 
  • Village shop and extensive supporting amenities

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:  24/07/2026

Please note that recruitment agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this position.
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  Operations
Job Location:  Port Hedland (FIFO)
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Posting End Date:  24/07/2026

Please note that recruitment agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this position.