Lead Metallurgist: Plant Design & Start-Up Leader

Southern Cross Gold Ltd; Kilmore; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Cross Gold Ltd is seeking a Lead Metallurgist to play a pivotal role in the development of Australia’s gold and antimony discovery. You will lead test work, influence plant design, and ensure metallurgy operational readiness as the project progresses from assessment to feasibility.

With a degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy, you should have 5+ years of experience and a strong track record in managing metallurgical processes. The role offers a hybrid working model based in Melbourne with regular site visits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-graduate metallurgical experience.
• Hands-on experience in base-metal flotation plants.
• Comfortable in agile environments with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyse metallurgical test work programs.
• Contribute to plant design for the Sunday Creek deposit.
• Lead metallurgical operational readiness across project stages.

Skills

Managing metallurgical test work programs

Data application and AI in metallurgy

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy or related discipline

Job description

Southern Cross Gold Ltd is seeking a Lead Metallurgist to play a pivotal role in the development of Australia’s gold and antimony discovery. You will lead test work, influence plant design, and ensure metallurgy operational readiness as the project progresses from assessment to feasibility.

With a degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy, you should have 5+ years of experience and a strong track record in managing metallurgical processes. The role offers a hybrid working model based in Melbourne with regular site visits.