Metallurgist

Metallurgist

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

We have a rewarding Metallurgist position awaiting you at the world class KCGM Operation that boasts a +10-year mine life. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, join our esteemed technical team on the convenience of an 8/6 (11-hour day) residential roster. 

**As this is a residential role, the successful applicant must reside in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region**

Here’s what awaits you:

• Optimising processing plant comprises of (but not limited to) crushing-grinding circuit, flotation circuit, gravity circuit (Knelson and Acacia), CIL circuit and gold room recovery processes.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with production and maintenance personnel to ensure a team-based approach to achieving all objectives
• Conducts plant investigations and improvement projects to improve recovery, increase throughput and reduce cost as required
• Monitor plant performance analyse operational/assay data and set up systems that provide performance trends that can be used to identify areas and opportunities to improve plant performance

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience: The successful applicant will have a Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in the mining industry with a demonstrated ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all processing tasks. Familiarity with process control systems and a proven track record of process improvement and/or cost savings project implementation will be highly regarded.

Qualifications: A Degree majoring in Metallurgical Engineering / Extractive Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution and Current C Class (Manual) WA Drivers License.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 4 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

Eligibility:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.    
Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!