Australian Garnet
Australian Garnet Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Resource Development Group Limited (ASX:RDG), supply premium garnet abrasives to the protective coating and waterjet cutting industries from our world class operations at Lucky Bay, Western Australia.
Our majority shareholder is Mineral Resources (ASX:MRL), an innovative and leading Mining Services and Mining company. Australian Garnet benefits from their significant mining and supply chain expertise to supply premium garnet abrasive to our customers around the world.
Australian Garnet is committed to a sustainable future. We rehabilitate the areas we mine to their original state and have installed a wind farm and batteries to power our operations and reduce our carbon footprint.
Our garnet abrasives deliver superior performance for our customers, are safer to use and better for the environment.
Lucky Bay Garnet Mine and Operations
The Lucky Bay Garnet Ore Reserve, as at 20th September 2021:
Total Ore Reserve of 202Mt
Total Ore Reserve of contained Heavy Mineral 10.9Mt
Total Ore Reserve of contained Garnet 9.3Mt
Ore Reserve mine life 29 years
Mineralisation open to the north and south
Alluvial garnet is a naturally occurring mineral which is mined and processed under international standards and contains no hazardous
compounds. Alluvial garnet mineral sand is low in dust, pink in colour and maintains a sub angular shape that’s ideal abrasive for blasting and
waterjet cutting. Australian Garnet uses no hazardous chemicals in mining and processing our garnet abrasive products.

Our People
At Australian Garnet we strive to develop a culture that creates an inclusive and inspiring workplace, supported and enabled by our leaders, that encourages high performance.
Our values are fundamental to how we engage with our people and stakeholders:
Together we Succeed: We achieve more when we collaborate and all work together
Agility: We challenge the status quo, and we act fast
- Accountable: We strive for excellence and take ownership of our actions
Integrity: We build trust through responsible actions
Our people are encouraged to think ‘outside of the box’ to deliver the best solution for our business and for our customers.
Careers
Vacancies – Lucky Bay Mine
Product Operators
Ensure the safe productivity of the Packaging plant and product dispatch. Other tasks include inspection, monitoring, sampling and maintenance routines are completed.
Role
8/6, 7/7
Rosters
12 Hours
Shifts
Day Shift & Night Shift
Processing Supervisors
Ensure safe and productive operations within the processing plants and step up to site leadership during night shifts.
Role
8/6, 7/7
Rosters
12 Hours
Shifts
Day Shift & Night Shift
Loader Operators
The primary loading unit for mining operations: ensuring safe, efficient and tidy operation is maintained.
Role
8/6
Rosters
12 Hours
Shifts
Day Shift
Process Operators
Safe and efficient operation of mineral sands processing Fixed Plant including required paperwork, reporting of faults and operating issues and general housekeeping.
Role
8/6, 7/7
Rosters
12 Hours
Shifts
Day Shift & Night Shift
Electricians
Maintaining all electrical aspect of plant and equipment across the site through scheduled maintenance programs and breakdown requirements.
Role
8/6
Rosters
12 Hours
Shifts
Day Shift
Mechanical Fitters
Maintaining fixed plant throughout site through scheduled maintenance programs and breakdown requirements.
Role
8/6 or 8/6, 7/7
Rosters
12 Hours
Shifts
Day Shift or Day Shift & Night Shift
Boilermaker Welders
Completing all required tasks across site plant and equipment as relates to Boilermaking/welding.
Role
8/6
Rosters
12 Hours
Shifts
Day Shift
Site Administrator
Provide administrative support to the site team including flights, accommodation, PPE, Timesheets, consumables ordering & purchase orders.
Role
5/2, 4/3
Rosters
10 Hours
Shifts
Day Shift
Electrical Supervisor
Ensuring maintenance teams are operating safely and maintaining operational requirements of all plant and equipment across all operations.
Role
8/6
Rosters
12 Hours
Shifts
Day Shift
Vacancies – Perth
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We believe our people are our most precious resource and that every person contributes to our success.
As Australian Garnet is an owner operator based wholly in Western Australia, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across both our site based operational, maintenance & logistics teams and within our corporate head office team.
We seek to attract safety focused, committed and enthusiastic people who we retain by offering support, career development opportunities and an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity.