Senior Metallurgist — Gold Processing & Plant Optimisation

Westgold Personnel Pty Ltd

Perth

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Group health insurance

Wellness allowance

Health insurance discount

Family leave

Referral bonus

Long service leave

Salary sacrifice options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Westgold Resources is seeking a highly experienced metallurgical professional to join our Western Australia operations. You will participate in site metallurgical projects and testwork programs, delivering timely reports on study outcomes, testwork reviews and production analysis.

You will drive changes to improve plant reliability and cost effectiveness, and coordinate external consultants for CAPEX work. Ideally, you hold a degree in Extractive Metallurgy (preferred) or Chemical Engineering

Qualifications

Have a degree in Extractive Metallurgy (preferred) or Chemical Engineering (considered).
Minimum 10 years’ experience in mineral processing/mining.
Current WA C‑class driver’s licence.
Ability to work in an integrated team.
Strong proficiency with MS Office and data reporting.
Solid understanding of gold ore processing and related equipment.
Ability to apply metallurgical/engineering concepts in study and design work.
Analytical problem solver and safety‑conscious.

Responsibilities

Participate in site metallurgical projects and testwork programs.
Deliver professional reports on study outcomes, testwork reviews and production analysis.
Identify and drive changes to improve plant reliability and cost effectiveness.
Coordinate external consultants/contractors for project and CAPEX work.
Foster a culture of safety, teamwork and professionalism.
Oversee site reagent usage and provide guidance on reagent consumption optimization.