Metallurgist - Gold Processing & Plant Optimization (FIFO)

Westgold Personnel Pty Ltd; Higginsville; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site allowance

Wellbeing allowance

Up to 15% STI bonus

Superannuation

FIFO and DIDO roster

Job summary

Westgold Resources is seeking dedicated professionals for our Higginsville operation in Western Australia. This full-time role supports monitoring and optimizing the gold processing plant, with metallurgical accounting, budgeting, and project work to improve efficiency.

You’ll join a growing company that offers a family-like roaster and flexible FIFO/DIDO options, including a well-equipped camp and health benefits. Applicants must meet pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• tertiary qualification in metallurgy or related discipline
• minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in mineral processing
• sound knowledge of processing plant equipment and processes
• experience with daily metallurgical accounting
• advanced skills in Microsoft Office
• driving licence (C class WA)

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day performance of the gold processing plant.
• Conduct metallurgical accounting and reconciliation for gold production.
• Ensure production and cost targets are achieved and adjust operating parameters.
• Provide technical support to operations staff and train mentors.
• Oversee on-site laboratory operations and metallurgical testing duties.
• Assist in budgets and forecasts and pursue process improvements.

Skills

Mineral processing knowledge

Metallurgical accounting

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Metallurgy or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Online analysis systems

Job description

Westgold Resources is seeking dedicated professionals for our Higginsville operation in Western Australia. This full-time role supports monitoring and optimizing the gold processing plant, with metallurgical accounting, budgeting, and project work to improve efficiency.

You’ll join a growing company that offers a family-like roaster and flexible FIFO/DIDO options, including a well-equipped camp and health benefits. Applicants must meet pre-employment checks.