Buru Rehab Pty Ltd

19/03/2026

🚜 Unique opportunities for experienced Rehab Dozer Operators, Excavator Operators & All Rounders to join the team at Buru Rehab! 🚜
Ellendale is a former diamond mine located 130km east of Derby along the Gibb River Road. Buru Rehab is proud to be undertaking the rehabilitation works on this site and others across WA.
Working on Country, Healing Country, and Restoring the land.
🟡 15 days on, 6 days off roster
🟡 FIFO from Perth or Broome | DIDO options available
🟡 Rehab Dozer Operators – experience on D8, D9 or D10 (rehab exp essential)
🟡 Excavator & All Rounder Operators – Production digger (50T) and/ or rehab dozer
experience preferred with the addition of other machines (eg Loader, Grader)
🟡 Positions run from April – November (Dry season) though Buru has other projects we try to re-
deploy staff to where possible.
🟡 Close-knit crew of approx. 30 on site
🟡 All meals provided | Donga accommodation | On-site gym
🟡 Stunning Kimberly location

Excavators & All Rounders apply via https://apply.rapidcrews.com/a/brj?j=Excavator%20%26%20All%20Rounder%20(SEEK)&r=Solanno%20Dias
Seek Ad with more details - Excavator & All Rounder Operators Job in Derby, Broome & Kimberley WA - SEEK
Rehab Dozer Operators apply via https://apply.rapidcrews.com/a/brj?j=Excavator%20%26%20All%20Rounder%20(SEEK)&r=Solanno%20Dias
Seek Ad with more details Rehab Dozer Operator Job in Derby, Broome & Kimberley WA - SEEK

At Buru, we believe in creating long-term opportunities for local people while delivering meaningful rehabilitation outcomes.
If you have any questions, contact [email protected] or call Rita on 0499 764 338.
For all other opportunities or to find out more about us, - please visit www.bururehab.com.au

19/03/2026

🚜 Now Hiring – Excavator & Grader Operators 🚜
Are you an experienced Operator
looking to make a difference in the work you do?
Buru Rehab is proud to undertake mining rehabilitation at several projects across WA
— Working on Country, Healing Country, and Restoring the land.

Permanent Excavator Operator - Pilbara
🟡 2 weeks on, 1 week off roster | FIFO from Perth
🟡 Seeking a highly experienced operator with drill pad rehab experience (on steep terrain).
🟡 The role involves at times moving sites/locations, operating a 36T Excavator with GPS (Topcon)
🟡 Must hold a valid Drivers Licence & willing to undergo a pre-employment medical including a
mask fit (must be clean shaven)
🟡 Guidex experience desirable, along with 4WD Training, First-aid Certificate and BHP Inducted
applicants will be highly regarded.
🟡 Small & close-knit crew

To apply please click below link:
https://apply.rapidcrews.com/a/brj?j=Excavator%20Operator_Area%20C%20(SEEK)&r=Rita%20Kerai

Casual Grader Operator - Port Hedland
🟡 Family Friendly - 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off roster
🟡 FIFO from Perth or Port Hedland local
🟡 2 -3 months work | Immediate start
🟡 Must have a Grader ticket & current valid HR licence
🟡 Labour-hire type arrangement with the Client
🟡 Small & close-knit crew
🟡 MRL Inducted (preferred, not essential)

For more info or to apply click Grader Operator Job in Port Hedland, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA - SEEK

At Buru, we believe in creating long-term opportunities for local people while delivering
meaningful rehabilitation outcomes.

If you have any questions, contact [email protected] or call Rita on 0499 764 338.
For all other opportunities or to find out more about us, - please visit www.bururehab.com.au

10/11/2025

Buru Rehab has won a second major contract for rehabilitation of the Ellendale diamond mine in the Kimberley, taking the total cost of the project to nearly $130 million.

The new two-year contract, signed last month, is for a value of $57.7 million.

It follows a $59.1 million contract signed in 2023, for earthworks to stabilise the abandoned mine site.

The new Ellendale contract was awarded after a restricted tender for Indigenous businesses with experience in rehabilitation earthworks in northern Australia.

Director and co-owner Ben Latimore said the business has achieved “quite significant growth”.

“Central to our success has been our approach to indigenous engagement,” he said.

“It is focused on genuine outcomes for traditional owners.

“Its heavily tailored to what the local indigenous people want and where they are at in their journey.”

At Ellendale, for instance, 30 indigenous people have participated in Buru’s training program and 70 certificates of attainment have been awarded.

Mr Latimore said this was led by local trainers and local traditional owners.

Its engagement includes hiring equipment from local traditional owner businesses.

Buru Rehab has 85 employees, with 45 per cent of the total being indigenous.

Among on-the-ground operators, the figure rises to 62 per cent.

It also has 24 per cent female employees.

“We haven’t seen that achieved in many other places”

Buru’s new contract at Ellendale entails rehabilitation earthworks over some 148 hectares, along with management of a 30-person camp, access roads and a remote airstrip.

More than 2.2 million cubic metres of material will be reprofiled to achieve stable and non-polluting landforms.

Stage 1 included installation of 5.4 km of safety bunds around the pit voids to prevent inadvertent access, rehabilitation of 207 hectares of disturbed land, and relocation of 730,000 cubic metres of low-grade material from the surface of a tailings facility to improve its stability and longevity.

A Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration spokesperson said technical studies currently underway will inform decisions on any future works following completion of the stage 2 contract.

The works are being funded by the Mine Rehabilitation Fund, after the mine's former owner collapsed.

The Fund has a balance of $356 million as of 30 June 2025.

It received $46.9 million in levy revenue (paid by mining companies) and $15.7 million in interest last year.

As of 30 June 2025, around $55 million had been spent on the Ellendale project, including a contract for deconstruction of mine infrastructure and part of Buru’s stage 1 rehabilitation contract.

Completion of the stage 1 works this year and spending on the stage 2 contract over the next two years will take the total spend to about $130 million.

26/09/2025

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Catterina Panizza recently graduated from the Ellendale-Bunuba Trainee Program. 🎊 She enjoyed the challenge of learning to operate an articulated dump truck. Led by Buru Rehab, the innovative trainee program is providing opportunities on Country while rehabilitating the former Ellendale diamond m...

19/09/2025

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JD Oscar, a proud Bunuba Man, achieved five tickets of competency for machinery operations through last season’s Ellendale-Bunuba Trainee Program. This year he’s on track to achieve recognition of competency for grader operations and improve his land rehabilitation skills. JD says the opportunit...

25/06/2025

We are super excited to introduce our leadership team at one of our sites!

Phyllis Nopera is an asset to our team. She has been a permanent fixture on the grader for the last 15 months. When the opening came about for a new leading hand, the obvious choice was Phyllis. Phyllis is a NZ born lady that shows all of the skills, demeanour and professionalism we strive for at Buru Rehab. Everyone has welcomed the change. We are all very excited to see Phyllis thrive in this position.

Lee Charles has come into the Buru Rehab fold around 4 months ago. Lee is a multi-skilled all-rounder with long connections to many clients. Lee is a Worimi/Biripi indigenous leader who has a passion for success and helping grow relationships!

No questions asked this team WILL flourish and we look forward to the times ahead. ✨

11/06/2025

May 2025 Photo of the Month!

How stunning is this Photo captured by one of our amazing staff members!
Just imagine being able to witness this beautiful outback everyday!

☀️🌙⭐️

30/05/2025

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Buru Rehab are delighted to announce we have achieved quadruple ISO Certification for ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001 and 55001. ✔️ Safety ✔️ Environment ✔️ Quality ✔️ Maintenance This is a very proud achievement for our business and a testament to all the hard work of our dedicated team...

13/05/2025

Buru Rehab had a blast at the conference dinner, looking amazing Team!
Keep on kicking goals! 🎊

12/05/2025

Buru Rehab - GEMG 2025

Last week, we attended the Goldfield Environmental Management Group Conference in Kalgoorlie.

It definitely was a emotional one to remember with this year being RAYMOND GERRARDs last conference before we farewell him into retirement.
Thank you for your time and commitment into the conference Ray!

On the 9th of May- Ben Latimore was honoured to represent Buru Rehab by showcasing a presentation on some lessons learned on fostering sustainable long term Aboriginal engagement within the mining industry.

A massive shout out to all of our team involved from start to finish, our super stars who travelled to and from Kalgoorlie to our amazing employees behind the scenes.

Team work, makes the dream work ⭐️

08/04/2025

What a sight!
Buru assets working together.

Mobilisation and demobilisation of equipment takes time, effort and patience. At Buru we are calm and collected, because we know our team is knowledgeable, safe and patient.

Go team 🏆