External Services Coordinator

Overview of the Role

A career at Nyrstar offers you the opportunity to work with a globally recognised leader in mining and smelting, contributing to the production of critical minerals and metals that are essential for a low-carbon future.

We are seeking an External Services Coordinator to join our team in Port Pirie. This role is critical to the coordination and management of external service contracts, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and commercial requirements. Working closely with contractors and internal stakeholders, you will oversee contractor performance, drive cost efficiencies, and foster a culture of continuous improvement to maximise the value delivered by external service providers.

This is your opportunity to grow with an innovative global company that values safety, operational excellence, and teamwork while contributing to meaningful projects.

Location: Port Pirie, South Australia

Contract Type: Permanent

Reports To: External Services Superintendent

Key Responsibilities

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Service Coordination: Implement and deliver contracted services effectively by maximising productivity, reducing inefficiencies, and ensuring quality standards are met.


• Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Foster healthy and collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders and contractors, acting as the primary point of contact between suppliers and plant representatives.


• Safety & Environmental Compliance: Ensure contractor safety and environmental standards are rigorously managed, and promptly investigate incidents where required.


• Cost Monitoring & Efficiencies: Analyse service costs and identify opportunities for cost reductions, including managing improvement projects and implementing corrective actions.


• Audit & Continuous Improvement: Conduct regular reviews and audits of service delivery to improve quality, reliability, and compliance. Support the business in achieving its continuous improvement goals.


• Training & Development: Support corporate safety audits and work closely with contractors to upskill them in meeting compliance and operational goals.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will need the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in managing or supporting major contracts.


• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.


• Knowledge of SAP operating systems for tracking and managing data.


• Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills, including verbal and written.


• Influencing and negotiation skills, enabling you to achieve results and develop strong relationships.


• Strong problem-solving and lateral thinking capabilities.

Desirable Skills & Experiences:

• Certificate IV in Frontline Management (highly regarded).


• Experience working onsite at Nyrstar Port Pirie or a similar industrial environment.


• Familiarity with maintenance planning or project management practices.


• Proficiency in reporting data using Excel or other tracking tools.

Key Stakeholders & Relationships

In this role, you will collaborate with:

• Internal Teams: External Services Superintendent, Procurement Manager, Operations Managers, Asset Management Representatives, Finance, Safety, Hygiene, and Environment Teams, and Purchasing Teams.


• External Partners: Contract service providers delivering services to Nyrstar’s Port Pirie site.

This role offers:

At Nyrstar, you will:

• Be part of a global leader: Make an impact with a company driving significant contributions to low-carbon industries and sustainable resources.


• Enjoy stability & opportunity: Benefit from a long-standing operation supported by Trafigura, a global leader in the commodity trading industry.


• Build your skills: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment offering personal and professional development opportunities.


• Enjoy employee benefits:

• Competitive salary with relocation assistance to Port Pirie, South Australia.


• 5 weeks of annual leave for a work-life balance that matters.


• Access to Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships.


• Subsidised dental care & Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Flexible salary sacrifice options, including novated car leasing.


• Paid parental leave and ample career growth opportunities.

Ready to Join Us?
Join Nyrstar today as an External Services Coordinator.

How to Apply: Submit your resume and a cover letter now to take the next step in your career. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait—apply today!

Visit www.nyrstar.com for more details.

About Nyrstar

Nyrstar is a leading international producer of industrial and critical minerals and metals essential to the energy transition, high-technology applications and regional security. With a market-leading position in zinc and lead the company operates interlinked smelting and related facilities across Europe and Australia.

Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies. 

Nyrstar Australia has been operating in Port Pirie and Hobart for over 100 years. It produces lead, zinc, silver, antimony metal, copper and is one of Australia’s largest producers of saleable sulphuric acid - the world’s most used industrial chemical.

Visit www.nyrstar.com

Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce. Nyrstar Port Pirie’s Safety Policy requires clean shaven employees and is a non-smoking site. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to SafeWork SA regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.