Senior Metallurgist

Bellevue Gold; Leinster; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevue Gold Limited is seeking a Senior Metallurgist to lead processing department activities at the Bellevue Gold Mine in Western Australia. You will oversee metallurgical accounting, data analysis, and plant performance, driving improvements and ensuring safety standards.

You will mentor the metallurgical team, coordinate capital projects, and work closely with Mining and Geology to optimise production and achieve budget targets in a high-grade, low-emission operation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Completed the Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor Certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and team culture contribution.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operating parameters and resolve deviations in a timely manner.
• Lead all metallurgical accounting and reporting for the Processing Department.
• Analyse plant performance data to meet metallurgical, production, and budget targets.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives with Processing, Mining and Geology teams.
• Develop short, medium and long-term planning for the Processing Department.
• Provide technical leadership to the onsite laboratory and ensure data quality.
• Supervise, mentor and develop the metallurgical team to high standards.
• Develop, implement and maintain safety and operating policies across the team.
• Lead capital projects, test work programs, plant trials and evaluations.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Metallurgical accounting

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelors in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Category: Mining, Resources and Energy

Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX:BGL) operates its 100% owned high-grade Bellevue gold mine in Western Australia. The Bellevue mine has a long mine life and is forecast to produce ~150,000 Au ounces a year.

Underground mining has occurred since late 2020 to establish multiple mining fronts that de-risks production with exploration in progress to expand the current high-grade resource.

The Bellevue Gold Mine is located approximately 30km north of Leinster township and sits in a major gold, lithium and nickel producing district. The Company has a highly skilled management team with a track record of exploration success and operating major gold mines.

Bellevue Gold has achieved its ambitious goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions for the Bellevue Gold Project. This milestone has been underpinned by a sector-leading renewable energy power station, designed to deliver approximately 80-90% renewable energy penetration and support Bellevue’s position as a low-carbon gold producer.

Bellevue Gold’s vision is to be a sustainable gold mining company that delivers value for shareholders, benefits local communities, and fosters a thriving workplace. Through its values-based leadership approach, the Company is committed to building a high-performance organization that delivers superior shareholder returns and positive ESG outcomes. We seek to foster an energetic and collaborative work culture that attracts and retains exceptional employees.

Job Description

Your main duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Monitor key plant operating parameters, ensuring they remain within target ranges, and that any deviations are identified, investigated, communicated, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Lead all daily, weekly, and monthly metallurgical accounting and reporting requirements for the Processing Department, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with best industry practices.
• Analyse plant performance data to ensure operations are meeting metallurgical, production, and budget expectations, providing insights and recommendations as required.
• Identify, define, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise plant and metallurgical performance. This includes close collaboration with the Processing, Mining, and Geology teams.
• Develop and contribute to short, medium, and long-term planning for the Processing Department.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to the onsite laboratory, ensuring accurate, reliable, and timely assay and sample data to support plant operations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the metallurgical team (plant, project, and graduate metallurgists), ensuring high standards of data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety and operational policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and promoting a strong safety culture across the team.
• Contribute to our Operators’ knowledge and understanding of processing and metallurgy through coaching and open communication.
• Lead or contribute to capital project development and implementation, including coordinating test work programs, plant trials, and technical evaluations.
• Other duties as requested by your supervisor/manager.

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Skills/Qualifications/Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience
• Completed the Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor Certificate
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport, coach team members, and contribute to a positive team culture
• Sound knowledge of metallurgical accounting and reporting
• Excellent data analysis skills and a proactive approach to improving the performance of the processing facility through improvement ideas aligned with data

BGL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and building an organisation which provides equal opportunities for all its employees with the objective of attracting, retaining, and developing a workforce that is representative of the wider community. Further to this, BGL regard engagement, communications, and consultation with the community in which we operate as a core principle to our business. Through our community investment program with local communities and the wider corporate sponsorship programs, Bellevue Gold aim to leave a lasting legacy of improved outcomes in the communities in which we operate.