Supervisor, Metallurgy

Newmont; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive opportunities

Health & wellbeing

Learning & development

Mining tech exposure

Career opportunities

Live in Orange region

Safety & inclusion

Job summary

Newmont Cadia is seeking a Supervisor – Metallurgy to lead the metallurgical performance of Cadia’s concentrators and Mo-plant. You will provide technical leadership, support operations, and drive continuous improvement to enhance safety, efficiency and production while reducing costs.

You will supervise a team of metallurgists, interact with processing, maintenance, planning and external partners, and report to the Superintendent, Metallurgy. Unrestricted Australian working rights are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering required.
• Experience in large-scale mineral processing operations.
• Ability to lead and mentor metallurgists and graduates with stakeholders.
• Experience with metallurgical accounting systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor and develop plant metallurgists and graduates.
• Lead metallurgical performance and optimisation across processes (crushing, grinding, flotation, dewatering).
• Provide input to target setting, accounting, forecasting and decision-making.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement to safety, production and costs.
• Manage metallurgical test work, consultants and projects within budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Metallurgical troubleshooting

Data analysis

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Metallurgical accounting systems

Job description

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Cadia is a major gold and copper mining operation in central New South Wales, about 25 kilometres from the city of Orange and 250 kilometres west of Sydney. The site is known for the Cadia East underground mine - one of the world's largest gold deposits - which uses innovative block caving methods to produce gold doré and gold-rich copper concentrate. Unlike remote mines, Cadia is a residential (drive-in, drive-out) operation where many employees live with their families in nearby communities, enjoying the Orange region’s excellent lifestyle and amenities.

Cadia’s team has a collaborative culture built around safety, innovation and community partnership. We proudly support local towns through jobs and in-kind contributions and even run an Indigenous Buddy Programme to welcome and mentor new Indigenous employees. Working at Cadia gives you all the growth opportunities of a Tier-1 mine within a friendly regional setting - a place where you can advance your skills, be home with family, and contribute to both Newmont’s success and the prosperity of local communities.

Your Impact

As a Supervisor – Metallurgy, you’ll lead the metallurgical performance and optimisation of Cadia’s concentrators and Molybdenum Plant. Through technical leadership, operational support and continuous improvement, you’ll help improve plant safety, efficiency and production outcomes while reducing operating costs.

As Part of Our Team, You Will

• Supervise, mentor and develop plant metallurgists and graduates.


• Lead metallurgical performance, troubleshooting and optimisation across crushing, grinding, flotation and dewatering processes.


• Provide technical input to support production targets, metallurgical accounting, forecasting and operational decision-making.


• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, production, efficiency and free cash flow.


• Manage metallurgical test work, consultants, suppliers and process improvement projects within agreed schedules and budgets.

Prerequisites for Success in This Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering.


• Relevant experience within large-scale or complex mineral processing operations.


• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop metallurgists and graduates, while working effectively with operational and technical stakeholders.


• Experience with metallurgical accounting systems, process surveys and data analysis.


• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting and continuous improvement capability, supported by a commitment to safe production.

This site-based position is located at Newmont’s Cadia operation and is offered on either a 5/2-day shift or 9-day fortnight roster. Reporting to the Superintendent, Metallurgy, you will lead a team of three direct reports, along with graduates and vacation students, and work closely with processing, maintenance, planning, mining, projects and external technical partners. The successful candidate will be required to hold unrestricted Australian working rights.

Why Join Newmont

Cadia is a world-class gold and copper operation and one of Australia’s largest underground mines.

Working at Cadia means joining a high-performing team committed to safety, innovation and delivering sustainable value for our people, communities and business.

Eligible employees may benefit from:

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.


• Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.


• Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities.


• Exposure to industry-leading mining technologies and large-scale underground operations.


• Career opportunities across Newmont’s Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.


• The opportunity to live and work in the vibrant Orange region, renowned for its lifestyle, food, wine and strong community connections.


• The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and growth are at the centre of everything we do