Metallurgy Superintendent

Aurelia Metals; Hillston; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Career progression

Work-life balance

Job summary

Aurelia Metals is seeking a Metallurgy Superintendent to take ownership of metallurgy and laboratory functions at Peak Mine, NSW. You will lead a team of metallurgists, graduates and lab professionals, influencing operating strategy and driving projects with real impact.

This senior role offers broad responsibility, strong leadership exposure, and clear career growth in a high-performance, safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in a mineral processing plant with demonstrated leadership.
• Strong metallurgical background with flotation experience across polymetallic ore.

Responsibilities

• Lead Metallurgy and Laboratory teams to set strategic direction.
• Drive recovery improvements and plant optimisation initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership across gold and base metals processing operations.
• Manage metallurgical accounting, reconciliation and performance reporting.
• Oversee laboratory operations and analytical quality standards.
• Identify, develop and deliver improvement projects from concept to implementation.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and technical services to maximise plant performance.

Skills

Metallurgical leadership

Plant optimisation

Flotation of polymetallic ore

SAG & ball milling

Laboratory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

About Us

Aurelia Metals Limited is an ASX-listed, Australian-owned gold and base metals company based in NSW. We operate the Peak and Federation underground mines and are progressing the Great Cobar Project, a high-grade copper development near Peak.

About Us

Aurelia Metals Limited is an ASX-listed, Australian-owned gold and base metals company based in NSW. We operate the Peak and Federation underground mines and are progressing the Great Cobar Project, a high-grade copper development near Peak.

We are proud to be a WORK180 endorsed employer, with inclusion, safety, and our Values at the heart of everything we do. With one of the most prospective land positions in the Cobar Basin, we are unlocking value through discovery, development, and growth.

The Great Cobar Project, with an eight-year mine plan and strong exploration upside, will drive the next generation of growth at Aurelia and create diverse career pathways for those wanting to be part of a high-performance, forward-thinking culture.

About The Role

This is more than a Metallurgy Superintendent role! We’re looking for an experienced metallurgical leader to take ownership of our metallurgy and laboratory functions and play a key role in the future success.

Leading a team of metallurgists, graduates, vacation students and laboratory professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to influence operating strategy, drive continuous improvement, optimise plant performance and deliver projects that make a real impact.

If you’re ready to step into a role with broad responsibility, strong leadership exposure and genuine career growth potential, we’d love to hear from you.

• Roster: 8/6, 12 hours per day (Dayshift only)


• Location: Peak Mine, Cobar NSW

Travel options

• Residents enjoy a balanced roster and the opportunity to settle into the family-friendly township of Cobar. Relocation support is available, along with a residential allowance


• DIDO if you live within an 800km radius of the Mine site which includes a travel allowance


• FIFO from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring our Metallurgy and Laboratory teams


• Driving recovery improvements and plant optimisation initiatives


• Providing technical leadership across gold and base metals processing operations


• Managing metallurgical accounting, reconciliation and performance reporting


• Overseeing laboratory operations and analytical quality standards


• Identifying, developing and delivering improvement projects from concept through to implementation


• Working closely with operations, maintenance and technical services to maximise plant performance

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or an equivalent qualification


• Extensive experience in a mineral processing plant, including demonstrated leadership experience


• Strong metallurgical background with polymetallic ore flotation experience


• Sound knowledge of SAG and ball milling, gravity circuits, flotation, thickening, filtration, cyanide leaching, CIP, elution, electrowinning, and tailings management


• Proven ability to lead technical teams, optimise plant performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

MAKE AN IMPACT, GET RECOGNISED – BE AN AURELIAN

At Aurelia Metals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We reward hard work, support growth, prioritise wellbeing, and foster a culture where everyone belongs, because when you thrive, we thrive.

What We Offer

• Reward & Recognition: Competitive pay, incentives, share plans and recognition programs


• Lifestyle Balance: Family-friendly rosters, 18 weeks paid parental leave, health perks, counselling and flexible work options


• Purpose & Community: Values-driven culture, WORK180 Employer of Choice, relocation support and local benefits


• Development & Progression: Training and development, apprenticeships, graduate programs and clear career pathways

Our recruitment process

We are committed to a fair, accessible, and transparent process, using structured interviews and work-ready checks. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know during initial screen.

What To Expect

• Application review – we assess applications as they are received


• Initial screen – a short call with our HR team


• Structured interview – with a technical leader and HR representative


• Work-ready checks – may include police clearance, pre-employment medical, references and/or skills testing


• Offer – a formal offer made to the successful candidate

We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.