Karara Mining Limited (KML) is an Ansteel Group company formed as a joint venture with Gindalbie Metals Limited. Ansteel is one of the largest iron ore producers and steel makers in China. Located 200km south-east of Geraldton, Western Australia, Karara is the largest mining operation and the first major magnetite mine in the Mid-West. It produces a premium, high-grade concentrate product for export to steelmakers.

The opportunity

This Perth office based position is for an Administration Assistant to join our Corporate Management/Executive team.

This role is responsible for performing general office duties and providing daily administrative support services to the Perth office including the reception desk, Perth-based leaders & teams, site/port employees and other business visitors/stakeholders. There may be some ad hoc travel to the Karara Mine Site to meet with internal stakeholders and assist as required.

If you are a proactive individual with a passion for excellence and a desire to grow within a dynamic team, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us and take the next step in your career!

To be successful in the role, the following is essential:

• A diploma or tertiary qualification in Business Management or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Fluency in both written and verbal Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• A current National Police Clearance.

The following skills are desirable:

• Basic to intermediate exposure, knowledge and experience in large-scale operations including finance, legal, commercial, contracts, mining, processing, maintenance, engineering, rail and port.
• NAATI accreditation (English-Chinese)
• Proficient in the use of SAP or similar software

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

Key Duties (but not limited to) :-

• Serve as the first point of contact for Perth office employees and visitors, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment.
• Oversee the Perth office reception area, including answering phone calls, managing emails, and directing inquiries.
• Coordinate the scheduling of meetings and events, ensuring all logistics are seamlessly managed.
• Arrange and manage international, domestic, and site travel bookings.
• Handle monthly corporate credit card reconciliations, expense claims, purchase requisitions, and other finance-related tasks.
• Provide ad hoc translation and interpretation services between Mandarin Chinese and English to assist managers and leaders.
• Manage office administration tasks, including stationery and kitchen supplies, fob keys, car bays, and office maintenance.

About Karara Mining

Located 200 km south-east of Geraldton in the Shire of Perenjori, Western Australia Karara has an expected mine life of 30+ years. The operation includes a large open pit mine, complex ore processing and beneficiation plant and significant infrastructure and logistics networks. As part of the logistics network Karara owns and operates 80km of railway between Tilley Junction and the Karara mine site, linking the Karara Export Terminal at the Port of Geraldton, able to handle up to 16 Mtpa of export product from a dedicated berth, with associated rail and train unloading infrastructure.

As well as:

• Centrally located office in Perth CBD with free gym facilities
• Staff Benefits Programme, including retail, travel and insurance discounts
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Short Term Incentive Plan - performance and production-based bonuses
• Our site is a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip

To learn more about, please visit www.kararamining.com.au