Metallurgical Technician

Evolution Mining; Lake Cowal; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Salary packaging

Life insurance and income protection

Quarterly performance bonuses

Employee share scheme

Parental leave benefits

Recognition program

Study assistance

Discounted health insurance

Discounted gym membership

Attractive rosters

Bus transportation to Cowal site

Flexible work options

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking a Metallurgical Technician at Cowal Gold Operations to support plant performance through sampling, testwork and data analysis. You''ll gain hands-on exposure across metallurgy, sampling, testwork and process improvement on a seven-on/seven roster.

Based at Cowal, you will work with Metallurgists, Operators, Maintenance and Laboratory staff to enable informed technical decisions and continuous improvement in a large-scale gold processing plant.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mineral processing plant, industrial laboratory or technical support environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, procedural compliance and data integrity.
• Experience with sampling, testwork, calibration or process monitoring activities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver the data and technical insights that drive plant performance improvements.
• Support metallurgical investigations, plant trials and optimisation initiatives.
• Ensure accurate sampling, monitoring and quality control processes that underpin sound operational decisions.
• Maintain critical monitoring and analytical equipment that supports safe, reliable plant operations.
• Contribute practical ideas and continuous improvement initiatives across the processing operation.

Skills

Data analysis

Sampling & testwork

Process monitoring

Safety focus

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III/IV in Laboratory Techniques

Job description

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We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We’retransforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadiangoldmine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you’ll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.

What’s the opportunity?

This is your opportunity to build technical capability while gaining hands‑on exposure across plant operations, metallurgy, sampling, testwork and process improvement at one of Australia’s premier gold operations.

As our Metallurgical Technician, you'll play an important role in helping our Metallurgy team understand plant performance and make informed technical decisions. Through accurate sampling, testwork, monitoring and field observations, your work will directly contribute to plant optimisation, operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working a 7:7 residential roster, you'll enjoy more time away from work while building a rewarding career in metallurgy. Based at our Cowal Gold Operations, you'll gain exposure to a large-scale gold processing plant and work alongside experienced Metallurgists, Operators, Maintenance and Laboratory professionals. Every day will provide opportunities to develop technical skills, contribute to plant performance improvements and build a strong foundation for future progression within metallurgy and mineral processing.

Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, you'll:

• Help deliver the data and technical insights that drive plant performance improvements.
• Support metallurgical investigations, plant trials and optimisation initiatives.
• Ensure accurate sampling, monitoring and quality control processes that underpin sound operational decisions.
• Maintain critical monitoring and analytical equipment that supports safe, reliable plant operations.
• Contribute practical ideas and continuous improvement initiatives across the processing operation.

Why Cowal Gold Operations?

At Cowal, our never‑say‑never attitude has led to mine life extension to 2042 as we have boldly reimagined our future. We took our operations there underground in just seven years. Today, you can work on the surface or underground. With open pit and processing all on one site, the operational diversity is ideal for uplifting careers. Live nearby and enjoy the regional lifestyle and close‑knit communities. The future here is bright; you could be part of it.

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here’s how we back that up:

• Relocation support
• Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• Life insurance and income protection
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company’s success
• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Discounted health insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Attractive rosters
• Bus transportation to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift
• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone

Does this sound like you?

• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Experience in a mineral processing plant, industrial laboratory or technical support environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, procedural compliance and data integrity.
• Experience with sampling, testwork, calibration or process monitoring activities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within technical teams.

Highly regarded

• Certificate III or IV in Laboratory Techniques, Process Plant Operations or a related discipline.
• Exposure to laboratory systems, analytical equipment or metallurgical instrumentation.
• Previous experience in gold processing or mineral processing operations.

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.

Find out more about us at our Careers site.