Metallurgist

Role Details:

Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, you will be responsible for providing technical metallurgical information to operations and maintenance personnel to enable them to operate the processing plant in an environmentally safe and profitable manner.

This role is offered on 8 days on 6 days off roster Fly in Fly out from Perth.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer 
• 6% site allowance
• 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

About the role:

• Contribute to achieving budgeted production performance, including tonnes treated, gold produced and plant recovery;
• Ensure the treatment plant is operated in accordance with task instructions and operational parameters;
• Effectively monitor activities whilst maintaining statutory compliance;
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the Process Operators and ongoing technical support to the broader Processing Department to ensure the achievement of department goals and objectives;
• Actively participate in continuous improvement by analysing and reviewing existing systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvements and enhancements;
• Contribute to increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of operational performance;
• Oversee timely and accurate reporting of processing data;
• Actively participate in ensuring we are compliant with ICMI Cyanide Code;
• Comply with all reporting requirements by ensuring that inspections and observation targets are met and documented.

About you:

• Australian recognised tertiary degree in Metallurgy or related discipline
• A thorough understanding of gold plant processing operations, covering key tasks including crushing, grinding, gravity/CIL/CIP recovery, elution, electrowinning, and refining
• Proficient understanding of gold metallurgical accounting processes.
• Demonstrated experience as a Graduate or Junior Metallurgist in a similar processing plant.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining the ICMI Cyanide Code
• Valid manual WA Drivers Licence

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.

How to Apply

To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION 26 JULY 2026