Metallurgist Technician Trainee

About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

At Northparkes

At Northparkes, we are known for having innovative, technical and collaborative people. The operations include block caving, sub-level caving and open pit and was the first mine in Australia to use the block cave mining method. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace with a long mine life and a vision of a century of mining together.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, gym visits, BP fuel card and health insurance.

This role offers a 5:2 roster (Monday to Friday) and the opportunity to gain a nationally recognized qualification while contributing to real operational outcomes.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Plant Metallurgist, the Metallurgist Technician Trainee will support the technical team with practical tasks and data collection while completing all requirements of the traineeship program. This role is also responsible for completing basic care and maintenance on the various analysers and troubleshooting any downtime.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing all traineeship assignments and practical components
• Assisting with operational support tasks such as equipment inspections, sampling activities, surveys, laboratory preparation and data analysis
• Collecting and managing data to support technical projects
• Working collaboratively with plant and lab teams to achieve training and operational goals
• Support site personnel and external contractors servicing equipment

About you

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, and keen to learn in a hands-on technical environment, bringing a positive attitude and strong work ethic to the role. You will demonstrate basic computer skills across tools such as Word, Excel, and Teams, alongside strong literacy and numeracy capabilities, including the mathematical competency required for technical tasks. A current driver’s licence is essential to enable safe and reliable site access. Most importantly, they will show a genuine commitment to working safely, following procedures, and contributing to a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible for all, and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way.

Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

To find out more about us and Northparkes, click here.