Production Operator (Paper Mill) - Tumut, Australia

• Great on-site culture and attractive pay-rates
• Outstanding rotating roster for work life balance
• Relocation and Sponsorship assistance may be provided for few select roles

Are you looking for a tree change? Discover Tumut, a scenic town in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, where adventure and relaxation meet. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, snowboarding, or simply exploring beautiful landscapes, it’s easy for this welcoming town to feel like home.

Our world -class pulp and paper mill in Tumut produces high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. As one of the world’s most sustainable kraft paper mills—you’ll work with best-in-class technology, surrounded by a friendly community and an easy commute to work. For the right candidate, we offer relocation and visa sponsorship support (based on eligibility criteria). Make the Snowy Mountains your new home and join us in creating a better world, together.

What you'll do:

As Paper Machine Operator, reporting to the Paper Mill Manager, you will be responsible for the optimal running, monitoring and troubleshooting of plant and equipment within the paper making operations, including winding and finishing, quality control, recycled fibre plant (RCF) and Distributed Control System (DCS).

This is a critical and hands on production role in maximising the efficiency of the plant and equipment and ensuring it is operated within set standards and parameters to achieve production targets, whilst at all times maintaining a strong safety focus and developing standards and policies accordingly.

What You Will Bring:

• Completion of Year 12 or Trades Certificate
• Prior experience in a similar role within Production, Manufacturing or Industrial environment is desirable but not essential
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can demonstrate your mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex production issues under pressure
• Proven ability to assess, modify and direct maintenance of Plant & Equipment as required
• You are willing and able to work under physically challenging conditions - it is a hot and noisy environment!
• You have a safety-first mindset and always comply with OHS&E policies and procedures

What you’ll love when you join us:

• With the 12-hour rotating Shift roster, you will enjoy an exceptional work-life balance in this full-time role
• Work in a stable and strong team environment that is heavily safety focused
• Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company

We are also offering a range of other technical roles across our pulp and paper mills Australia wide. If you have a background in paper production, pulp processing, or manufacturing, we want to hear from you!

Please contact Anelle Mackinlay on [email protected] for a confidential discussion or apply now!

For more information on our world class paper mill, please refer to Paper | Visy

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.