Metallurgist

• Fixed Term - 12 Months
• Support production through data analysis and technical expertise
• FIFO from Brisbane, Cairns & Townsville – 8/6 Roster

Who we are 

We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be part of it.  

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’re transforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.  

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you’ll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who are there to support you. 

What’s the opportunity? 

As a Metallurgist at Ernest Henry Operations, you'll play a key role in optimising concentrator performance, supporting production teams, and driving continuous improvement across our processing plant.

Working closely with Operations, Maintenance and Technical teams, you'll provide technical expertise to maximise recovery, improve plant performance, support operational decision-making, and contribute to the delivery of metallurgical improvement projects.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your technical capability within a high-performing processing team.  In this role, you’ll:

• Monitor and optimise metallurgical performance across the processing plant, supporting recovery, concentrate quality and operational performance
• Provide technical support to Operations teams, analysing plant data, troubleshooting performance issues and identifying improvement opportunities
• Deliver metallurgical improvement projects and test work programs while supporting shutdown activities and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and Laboratory teams to achieve plant performance targets and maintain accurate reporting and data integrity.

Why Ernest Henry Operations? 

Ernest Henry is a cornerstone asset in our portfolio. It has high-quality equipment, high standards and great management team. With a mine life to 2040 and doubled ore reserves, there are countless opportunities for people to evolve and give their career an uplift.  

Choose what suits your lifestyle best. Live local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry, It’s a great place for families, and you can enjoy our competitive live-local incentives and allowances. Or choose fly-in, fly-out (FIFO), with attractive rosters. Being away from home is easier when you get to stay in a high-quality camp with top-class facilities. Our FIFO people openly refer to the close-knit community as their second family.   

The future here is bright; you could be part of it.  

What we offer you  

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here’s how we back that up: 

• Referral bonuses 
• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks) 
• Recognition program 
• Study assistance 
• Discounted health insurance 
• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone 
• Attractive rosters 
• Competitive live-local incentives and allowances for employees who choose to live in Cloncurry.

Does this sound like you?  

You're a motivated and analytical metallurgist who enjoys using data and technical expertise to improve plant performance and deliver operational outcomes. You thrive in a collaborative environment and can effectively communicate technical information to a variety of stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• A tertiary qualification in Extractive Metallurgy, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, coupled with experience in base metals grinding and flotation circuits
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret operational data, identify improvement opportunities and support plant performance optimisation
• The ability to build effective relationships across operational and technical teams, supported by strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Experience using metallurgical software, PI, PRONTO and Microsoft Office, along with a proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement and safety.

Ready to create your career highlight with us? 

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.  

Find out more about us at our Careers site. 

Bold team. Bright future.