Senior Metallurgist Projects – FIFO Growth & Impact

Gold Fields; Agnew; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site allowance 6%

Quarterly bonus 10%

Private health allowance

5 weeks annual leave

Long service leave 5 years

Parental leave

Employee referral bonus 10000

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a Senior Metallurgist for the Agnew Processing department. You will lead metallurgical projects from ore test work to facility development, execution and commissioning, driving performance, efficiency and future capacity in line with Gold Fields standards.

You will manage planning, coordinate internal teams and external partners, and uphold safety and regulatory requirements while promoting a high-performance, future-ready processing operation.

Qualifications

• Required tertiary qualification in Metallurgy or a related discipline.
• Senior Plant Metallurgist level is essential, with gold processing experience desirable.
• Knowledge of metallurgical test work procedures is essential.
• Project management training or experience is highly desirable.
• Growth mindset with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical projects from test work to facility development, execution and commissioning.
• Plan, manage and monitor project activities to improve performance and future capacity.
• Collaborate with external partners and service providers to meet targets and ensure cost efficiency.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance, including ICMI cyanide code.

Skills

Senior Plant Metallurgist experience

Gold processing operations

Metallurgical test work procedures

Project management training/experience

Communication & collaboration

Education

Metallurgy or related discipline

Job description

Gold Fields is seeking a Senior Metallurgist for the Agnew Processing department. You will lead metallurgical projects from ore test work to facility development, execution and commissioning, driving performance, efficiency and future capacity in line with Gold Fields standards.

You will manage planning, coordinate internal teams and external partners, and uphold safety and regulatory requirements while promoting a high-performance, future-ready processing operation.