Senior Metallurgist Projects

Gold Fields Australia Pty Limited; Agnew; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to 10%

Private health insurance allowance

5 weeks annual leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Paid parental leave

Site allowance

Job summary

Gold Fields Australia Pty Limited seeks a Senior Plant Metallurgist for the Agnew Processing Department. You will lead metallurgical projects from test work to commissioning, driving improvements and production capacity while meeting regulatory standards.

You will manage partners, foster a capable team, and ensure safety, inspections and cyanide code compliance as part of daily operations. A strong growth mindset and senior plant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Metallurgical expertise with gold processing operations.
• Experience with ore test work and process development.
• Knowledge of cyanide code compliance and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead project activities across processing, ensuring statutory compliance.
• Drive asset performance through new processes and tech, building a future-ready team.
• Manage business partners and external providers to meet targets and tools needs.
• Ensure safety, reporting, inspections, and cyanide code compliance.

Skills

Metallurgy expertise

Gold processing operations

Crushing and ball mill

Gravity & Leach CIP circuits

International Cyanide Management Code

Metallurgical test work procedures

Project management

Communication & relationships

Education

Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy or related discipline

Job description

• Short travel times with an excellent village facilities
• Competitive salary + bonus + private health allowance

The Opportunity:

You'll work closely with a diverse team to contribute to operational excellence for our Processing department at Agnew.
Reporting to the Processing Manager, you'll lead high-impact metallurgical projects—from ore test work to facility development, execution and commissioning—driving performance improvements and future production capacity in line with Gold Fields standards and regulatory requirements.

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum, monthly private health insurance allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• $10K employee referral bonus

What You'll Do:

• Advance the Processing Department future and current objectives through effective planning, management and monitoring of project activities whilst maintaining statutory compliance.
• Unlock asset performance through new processes and technology, while growing a highly capable, future-ready team.
• Manage the activities of business partners and external service providers in a cost effective and efficient manner, ensuring that they are aware of performance targets, have the necessary tools to achieve these and that their activities are aligned with Company targets.
• Comply with all safety and reporting requirements by ensuring that inspections and observation targets are met and documented, about ICMI cyanide code continuing compliance. Assist in the coordination and application of ICMI cyanide code compliance.

What You'll Bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy or related discipline
• Senior Plant Metallurgist level is essential, with experience in Gold Processing Operations desirable including
• Tertiary Crushing and Ball Mill comminution
• Gravity & Leach CIP circuits
• International Cyanide Management Code
• Knowledge of metallurgical test work procedures is essential
• Previous project management training and/or experience would be highly desirable
• A growth mindset, with strong communication, responsibility, and relationship-building skills

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value — beyond mining.

Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long‑term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one.

We recognise that everyone's circumstances are unique. We're always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: December 3, 2026

Gold Fields’ four Australian mines – Agnew, St Ives, Granny Smith and Gruyere – are located in the eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, where our team are employed on a residential and fly-in, fly‑out basis. There is also a corporate office located in the Perth CBD.

Gold Fields offers a competitive package, including, but not limited to, a site allowance, private health insurance allowance, bonuses, and parental leave of up to 18 weeks.

On site, modern village accommodation comes with ensuite rooms, high-speed Wi‑Fi, gyms, sporting facilities and catered meals.