Employee engagement and inclusive culture

Fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that attracts, retains and develops great people.

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Guided by our core values of Great People and One Team, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on trust, respect, and empowerment, where individuals feel valued and supported to thrive.

We recognise that creating a genuinely inclusive environment is a shared responsibility across all levels of our organisations - from site operations to corporate leadership.

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Our approach

Our people are the foundation of our business.

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to do their best work, and where diversity of background, experience and thinking is recognised as a strength.

As we grow, attracting, developing and retaining talented people from a range of backgrounds is essential to our long-term success. We invest in our people through meaningful career pathways, development opportunities and a positive work-life balance.

Our Inclusion and Wellbeing Working Groups across Perth, the Pilgangoora Operation and Brazil help identify and implement initiatives that foster an engaging workplace culture. 

Talent attraction and
development

We are building a pipeline of talent to support our operations today and into the future, through pathways such as our graduate program, vacation student placements, entry-level programs and scholarships.

We invest in our existing workforce through technical training, leadership development and professional skills programs. This ensures our people have the capability to operate safely and efficiently while maintaining clear pathways for career growth.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes performance-based incentives, an employee share scheme, above-industry parental leave, health and wellbeing support, and access to newly refurbished lifestyle facilities at our Pilgangoora village.

Current job vacancies
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Diversity, equity
and inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and high-performing workplace where all our people have equal opportunities, rights and recognition, and are treated with respect and dignity. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. 

At PLS, we foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, harassment and bullying, where respectful behaviours are expected and upheld across all levels of the organisation.

Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

Inclusion and Diversity Policy

Gender equality

Our commitment to gender equality and diversity is fundamental to our long-term business success and the communities in which we operate.

Operating in a male-dominated sector, we recognise that meaningful progress requires sustained and deliberate action.

We respect all gender identities, acknowledging that identity exists on a spectrum beyond binary categories, and aim to evolve our data collection practices to be more inclusive year-on-year.

To promote female representation, we offer flexible working arrangements, 18 weeks' parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks' leave for secondary carers. We conduct regular pay reviews to ensure equal pay for the same or comparable roles and publish an annual Gender Pay Equality Statement outlining our commitment to closing the gender pay gap and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Gender Pay Equality Statement 2026
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Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and indigenous peoples

We are committed to improving employment outcomes by increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment, retention and professional development.

Guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we remain committed to creating meaningful employment pathways and providing mentorship for First Nations peoples. We will continue to strengthen our employment strategies to attract and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We develop targeted engagement strategies for major projects and monitor progress through internal reporting and regular review to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with community expectations.

Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan

Our performance

We track our progress through workforce data, engagement initiatives and ongoing review of our diversity and inclusion practices.

For more information on our employee engagement:

Sustainability Databook Annual and Sustainability Reports
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Latest news

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04/03/2026 | Sustainability

PLS 2026 Gender Pay Equality Statement released

Today, we released our Gender Pay Equality Statement alongside the release of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) reporting for the April 2024 to March 2025 period. The Statement outlines our commitment to improving gender equality, reducing the gender pay gap and building an inclusive workplace. How we’re closing the gap We are taking targeted, practical action to improve gender...
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04/03/2025 | Business, Sustainability

PLS Gender Pay Equality Statement released

Today, we released our Gender Pay Equality Statement, alongside the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) reporting for the 2023-24 period. The Statement outlines our ongoing commitment to improving gender equality, closing the pay gap and fostering an inclusive workplace. In 2023-24, our median total remuneration gender pay gap improved to 11.1%, down from 25.1% in 2022-23. This reduction...
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11/03/2023 | Sustainability, Community Australia

International Women’s Day 2023

On Wednesday 8 March, Pilbara Minerals celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) with events on site and in our Perth office to acknowledge the important role women play in our business In honour of the 2023 IWD theme, #EmbraceEquity, Pilbara Minerals board members Miriam Stanborough and Sally-Anne Layman spoke to our teams in Perth and on site. Miriam shared her thoughts on gender equity...
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