Exploration Field Technician A

Date: 8 Sept 2025

Location: Greenbushes, Australia

Company: Talison Lithium Pty Ltd

Geological Technician

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 Senior Exploration Project Geologist the successful candidate will carry out a range of field and office functions to support successful geological outcomes. This is a residential role on an 8:6 roster working a nominal 38.1-hour week.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Oversee contractor activities related to drill pad clearing, ensuring alignment with geological requirements
  • Conduct core photography, cutting, and sampling of diamond drill core
  • Operate forklifts safely and efficiently as required
  • Collect, label, and dispatch field samples accurately
  • Maintain and support geology related infrastructure
  • Manage and upkeep geological tools, equipment, and storage areas
  • Perform accurate geological data entry and record-keeping
  • Carry out field task observations and report findings
  • Procure and maintain inventory of geological supplies and equipment

 

About the Candidate:

  • Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with effective time management and a self-motivated approach to completing tasks
  • Basic computer literacy with Microsoft Office, and physically capable of meeting job requirements.
  • Hold an unrestricted ‘C’ class driver’s licence.
  • Forklift license is desired, but not compulsory.
  • Able to maintain and manage geological tools, equipment, and stores efficiently.

 

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

  • Flexible working environment;
  • Income protection insurance;
  • Employees with the company super fund receive life insurance benefits;
  • 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 Lithium 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 Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium 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.