Graduate Metallurgy

Start your career in a way that matters.

At Evolution Mining, our graduates don’t spend years watching from the sidelines. From day one, you’ll work on real projects, solve real challenges, and see the impact of your work across our operations.

Our two-year Graduate Program is designed to fast-track your development through hands-on experience, opportunities across multiple sites and teams, and mentorship from industry experts. Along the way, you’ll build the skills, confidence, and networks to shape your career in an industry that powers modern life.

If you’re curious, driven, resilient, and ready to take on meaningful challenges — this is where your career begins.

Bold Team. Bright Future.

About the role 

This role involves working closely with Plant and Senior Metallurgists to optimize plant performance and support production in achieving gold and copper output targets.

The Graduate Metallurgist will conduct metallurgical test work, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations. The position also includes professional development through rotations across various functions and fulfilling the requirements of the Graduate Program.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Work alongside Plant and Senior Metallurgists to monitor plant operations, provide technical support, and assist in achieving gold and copper output targets.
• Conduct metallurgical test work, plant trials, and projects to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.
• Actively promote workplace safety, identify hazards, and ensure compliance with mining health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Fulfill Graduate Program requirements, complete rotations across processing and cross-functional roles, and engage in development activities.
• Monitor plant metallurgical performance, ensure process consumables and plant parameters remain within budget, and provide timely technical advice and reports.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop technical expertise while gaining exposure to various aspects of gold and copper mineral processing. Through hands-on experience and structured learning, the Graduate Metallurgist will play a key role in driving operational improvements and contributing to the overall success of the team.   

About you

To be successful, the candidate will require the following skills: 

• Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Minerals Processing, or a related discipline.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective communication and ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
• Competency in data management, metallurgical software, and computer literacy.
• Manual Driver’s License or the ability to obtain a manual driver’s license before the program begins.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to company Values is critical.  A strong dedication to workplace health, safety, and security standards, as well as alignment with Evolution Mining’s core values, is important.

This program is designed for driven and ambitious graduates looking to build a strong foundation in metallurgy within the mining industry. By developing key technical, analytical, and leadership skills, participants will gain valuable experience and contribute to Evolution Mining’s continued success.

About us  

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada.

Whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, build your career as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we’re confident you’ll have a bright future with us. To find out more, click here: https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/

Your Benefits

Evolution Mining provides the following to each Graduate throughout the graduate program including:

• Permanent full-time employment
• A support network of Early Careers Leaders, Site and Technical Specialists, Buddies and Mentors
• Relocation Assistance
• $5,000 for external professional development
• Quarterly Development Sessions
• Annual Graduate Conference
• Two return home wellbeing flights per year
• Mentoring Program
• Successful completion bonus of $3,000

Throughout the program, graduates will be expected to adhere to health, safety, and security standards, while demonstrating behaviours that align with Evolution Mining’s values.

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.

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!