Graduate Metallurgist: Mineral Processing & Plant Optimisation

Broken Hill Operations; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Relocation support

Job summary

Broken Hill Mines is seeking a motivated Graduate Metallurgist to join our team in Broken Hill, NSW. This residential, full-time role offers exposure to mineral processing operations, plant performance monitoring, lab testing, and continuous improvement initiatives under guidance of experienced metallurgists.

You will contribute to short/medium/long-term processing plans, assist with metallurgical accounting, laboratory work, and skill development across the processing plant while upholding

Qualifications

• This role requires a tertiary degree in metallurgy or mineral processing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities are essential.
• Ability to learn quickly and work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with short, medium and long-term processing planning.
• Monitor plant performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support metallurgical accounting (daily/monthly).
• Support lab tests including flotation and grinding processes.
• Undertake plant surveys, sampling, and interpretation.
• Assist in optimizing processing methods and equipment.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team work

Proactive learner

Education

Tertiary degree in Metallurgy or Mineral Processing

Job description

Broken Hill Mines is seeking a motivated Graduate Metallurgist to join our team in Broken Hill, NSW. This residential, full-time role offers exposure to mineral processing operations, plant performance monitoring, lab testing, and continuous improvement initiatives under guidance of experienced metallurgists.

You will contribute to short/medium/long-term processing plans, assist with metallurgical accounting, laboratory work, and skill development across the processing plant while upholding