Job Description
Operator Rail Bound Plant

 

  • 14/14 days only roster | FIFO from Perth to Port Hedland
  • Base + FIFO Allowances + Shift Allowances + Super + Bonuses
  • Benefits include income and life insurances, health, banking, car leasing, airline + travel, IT discounts
  • Family friendly even time roster to achieve true life/work balance

 

About the role:

The Rail Bound team is currently seeking a Operator to join them on a 14 Days on, 14 Days off Roster based in Port Hedland. Reporting to the Rail Bound Plant Supervisor, you will be responsible for operating rail equipment across the network, assessing track condition and interpreting track geometry.


Duties: 

  • Prepare machines for use, including pre start checks, inspections and minor maintenance
  • Monitor equipment wear rates and create notifications to enable maintenance schedules
  • Capture work order history and time recording in SAP
  • Assist maintenance and engineering teams when required

 

Skills and Experience: 

  • Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (or above)
  • Extensive experience in track machine operation, tamping, regulations and track measuring vehicles
  • Ability to use rail analytical software and computer systems
  • Advanced understanding of track geometry

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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.
Apply now
Posting End Date:  25/06/2026

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)
Apply now
Posting End Date:  25/06/2026

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