Travel Coordinator

PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

WHAT PLS OFFERS

• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Flexible working arrangements including an option to work from home
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This is a permanent full-time role based at our beautiful West Perth office, near the City West train station.

The Travel Coordinator supports domestic (non-site) travel bookings and journey management, primarily for Perth-based employees, while also coordinating international travel, trip preparation, and journey management for all employees (excluding ELT members). This role works closely with Business Services and Facilities teams, providing cross-functional support and coverage as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support non-ELT employees to book and manage international business travel and ensure appropriate preparation for overseas travel (including visas, medicals, insurance, travel management).
• Support the refining and streamlining of a long-term approach to international travel booking and management for non-ELT employees.
• Support other members of the Perth Business Services and Facilities team as required and provide leave coverage for short-term leave.
• Engage with and provide Perth-based support to Site Travel Administration, in particular relating to the mobilisation of new employees.
• Be prepared to support contingency and response planning and management for significant events such as cyclones. This may involve supporting the Crisis Management Team (CMT) or ad-hoc initiatives such as a Perth dependents information and coordination desk, as required.
• Monitor day-to-day adherence to the relevant approved budget areas for Business Services and Facilities, identifying and flagging risks to spend and opportunities for efficiencies.
• Manage incoming e-mails to PLS from internal and external sources relating to travel requirements by monitoring appropriate channels and managing internal escalation and responses as required.
• Engage with key travel related stakeholders, including (internally) Risk, Accounts Payable, Contracts & Procurement, HR, and (externally) Corporate Travel Management (CTM).
• Assist with the coordination of in-office events as required, including planning, set-up, catering, invitations, pack-down, raising of associated POs and receipting of invoices.

ABOUT YOU**:**

• Experience with MS Office suite.

• Planning and booking international and domestic travel.

• Journey management, including addressing plan deviations.

• Experience working with Corporate Travel Management (CTM).

• Strong organizational ability.

• Customer service ethos.

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.

• Strong commitment to safety and the environment.

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

PLS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage female candidates and First Nations peoples to apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, and present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.

If you are interested in learning more about PLS or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website  www.pls.com.