Business Improvement Specialist

Business Improvement Specialist

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Residential Full Time Position

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Business Improvement Manager, this newly created role focuses on the identification and delivery of improvements which support the current and future needs of the business.

The role will provide hands on support to ensure challenges are clearly defined and solutions are correctly scoped and endorsed by our process owners, key stakeholders and improvement team.

The above will be achieved through the application of various tools, techniques and improvements methodologies including but limited to: data analysis, facilitation and structured problem solving, resulting in a safe, efficient and effective operation within Talison Lithium’s Greenbushes Operation.

Working in the newly established Improvement team, you will have exposure to a variety of different business areas and disciplines and be provided the opportunity to make a real difference in not only our growing business but also the industry as a whole.

Responsibilities include:

• stakeholder engagement across both frontline and technical teams
• data analysis, process mapping and validation reviews to identify priority focus areas
• facilitate cross functional groups to develop sustainable improvement opportunities
• complete initiative evaluations and support change management as required
• facilitate, support and or project manage improvement implementation
• support and or lead post implementation activities to sustain value delivery
• support deployment of the Talison Improvement strategy and supporting systems and processes

About the Candidate:

• ability to build relationships and facilitate outcomes within cross functional teams
• previous experience and application of improvement methodologies such as Lean and or Six Sigma
• highly motivated with the ability to develop and summarise insights into tangible actions
• unconditional commitment to safety and respect for colleagues

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• flexible working environment;
• be home every night with a family and lifestyle friendly roster;
• income protection insurance;
• life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• competitive parental leave policy;
• salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Talison supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.  We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.

This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn, and directly at jobs.talisonlithium.com

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.

This role requires that you live or are willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the Greenbushes Lithium Operation.