Our client is seeking a motivated
Project Metallurgist
to support an upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) and contribute through future development phases. This role offers broad exposure across the full study cycle—from metallurgical test work through to process design and project evaluation—within a compact, hands-on team where your work will directly influence project outcomes.
In the initial phase, you will be responsible for managing metallurgical test programmes conducted at an external laboratory, ensuring the work meets scope and is executed to a high technical standard. You will engage closely with laboratory teams to maintain data quality and consistency. As test work concludes, the role transitions into the study office, where you will apply findings to flowsheet development, process modelling, and performance assessment. This position is ideal for a practical and technically capable metallurgist with a strong foundation in sulfide flotation.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate metallurgical test work programmes at external laboratories, ensuring test plans are followed and reliable data is generated.
Provide daily technical guidance to laboratory staff, ensuring accurate sampling, logging, and reporting.
Review, validate, and interpret test results in collaboration with process engineers.
Document results, trends, and key learnings for integration into the PFS.
Support the development of mass balances, process design criteria, and metallurgical flowsheets.
Assist in selecting and optimising gravity separation and flotation circuits.
Contribute to metallurgical accounting, data analysis, and ongoing improvement initiatives.
Work collaboratively with the broader study team to ensure timely, high-quality technical deliverables.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Strong background in sulfide base-metal flotation.
Experience working in or with metallurgical laboratories.
Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to data quality and accuracy.
Strong communication and reporting abilities.
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
Experience with gravity separation.
Exposure to flotation outside base metals (e.g., zinc, lead, copper preferred).
Experience with study work and process development in mining projects.
Familiarity with metallurgical databases or data-management systems.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP WITHIN AUSTRALIA.
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