Principal Comminution Consultant

Civmec; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman Pty Limited in Brisbane seeks a Principal Comminution Consultant to lead the process team from concept to detailed design, providing technical authority across comminution and Mine-to-Mill processes. The role demands stakeholder engagement, rigorous safety standards, and strong cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The successful candidate will have deep mining industry knowledge, extensive project delivery experience, and a proven ability to mentor teams while driving innovative solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical / Metallurgy)
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in a design/consultancy environment in a mineral processing capacity working on multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Extensive experience across base and / or precious metals minerals processing facilities, including ore handling, comminution, classification, mineral separation / extraction, product dewatering, tailings and water management systems, with the ability to provide technical authority across integrated plant design.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Detailed experience with engineering tools and software.
• Skilled in power modelling and simulation packages such as JKSimMet, Moly-Cop and IES.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical studies on comminution (crushing, SAG, ball mill and HPGR circuits) and Mine to Mill processes (particularly drill & blast, flotation and leaching).
• Provide comminution expertise across multiple projects, drive quality delivery and innovation, shape technical strategy with accountability for technical integrity, risk, standards and safety.
• Provide technical governance for the process engineering output on projects comminution equipment.
• Continuous improvement of standards, tools, processes and guidelines to improve efficiency and technical outcomes.
• Provide effective leadership, coaching and mentoring to support and develop the team.
• Actively collaborate and influence others through positive behaviours and demonstrating our Values in Action.

Skills

Mineral processing

Leadership

Problem solving

Technical governance

Communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Project delivery

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical / Metallurgy)

Tools

JKSimMet

Moly-Cop

IES

Job description

4d ago , from Civmec Construction & Engineering

Sedgman Pty Limited is a market leader in the design, construction and operation of mineral processing plants for the global resources sector. Our specialised technical expertise, proven track record in Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management (EPC and EPCM) delivery and our advanced commercial capabilities enable us to provide complete solutions which are valued by our clients. Sedgman Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of CIMIC Group Limited, one of the world’s leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner.

Setting the standard in terms of safety, innovation, technical capability and project delivery we offer outstanding career opportunities with offices throughout Australia, Canada, Germany and across the globe. The expertise and enthusiasm of our people and professional, friendly atmosphere is paramount to our continued success.

Sedgman is proud to offer the position of Principal Comminution Consultantto join our team in Brisbane and involves leading and developing the process team, serving as an authority on crushing and grinding circuit selection, sizing and performance. Deliver projects from concept through to detailed design with technical and economic input from multi-discipline teams. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding and appreciation for the mining value chain and energy-efficient flowsheet design.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead technical studies on comminution (crushing, SAG, ball mill and HPGR circuits) and Mine to Mill processes (particularly drill & blast, flotation and leaching).
• Provide comminution expertise across multiple projects, drive quality delivery and innovation, shape technical strategy with accountability for technical integrity, risk, standards and safety.
• Provide technical governance for the process engineering output on projects comminution equipment.
• Continuous improvement of standards, tools, processes and guidelines to improve efficiency and technical outcomes.
• Provide effective leadership, coaching and mentoring to support and develop the team.
• Actively collaborate and influence others through positive behaviours and demonstrating our Values in Action.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical / Metallurgy)
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in a design/consultancy environment in a mineral processing capacity working on multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Extensive experience across base and / or precious metals minerals processing facilities, including ore handling, comminution, classification, mineral separation / extraction, product dewatering, tailings and water management systems, with the ability to provide technical authority across integrated plant design.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues or ...
• Detailed experience with engineering tools and software.
• Skilled in power modelling and simulation packages such as JKSimMet, Moly-Cop and IES.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both written and verbal.

Why Sedgman?

• Shape Regional Growth -Play a leading role in defining strategy, pursuing opportunities and influencing the future success of the Australia business.
• Own the Market Opportunity -Build meaningful client relationships and help secure the projects that shape the future of the resources industry.
• Support the Energy Transition -Work across a diverse portfolio of commodities and projects that underpin global demand for critical minerals and sustainable resources.
• Lead With Influence -Join an experienced executive leadership team where your expertise, ideas and market knowledge will genuinely shape business outcomes.
• Build Your Legacy -This is an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on a growing business, a talented team and some of the industry's most significant projects.