About the Project
Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd (KMS) is a 50/50 joint venture between Sheffield Resources Limited and YGH Australia Investment Pty Ltd (Yansteel). The Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project (Thunderbird) is located mid-way between Derby and Broome, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Thunderbird is one of the largest and highest-grade zircon mineral sands deposits in the world and contains valuable heavy minerals including ilmenite, zircon, leucoxene, and rutile, which are extracted and exported via the Port of Broome.
Our head office is based in Broome, and together we are focused on delivering economic and social benefits for the West Kimberley and its communities. We do this through living our values of Integrity, Accountability, Humility, Co-Creation and Inclusivity.
About the Role
Residing in the West Kimberley and reporting to the Manager Processing, this is an exciting opportunity for a Superintendent Metallurgy to join our growing mining company.
This role will lead the metallurgical function, providing key technical information and advice to ensure we achieve production outputs whilst maintaining our safety standards.
Site Based Roster: 4 days on 3 days off (Bus in, Bus out from Broome)
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the execution of operational plans to support stable and efficient plant performance.
- Manage and maintain the metallurgical accounting system to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
- Develop, implement and maintain short- and medium-term production planning to provide accurate and detailed forecasts.
- Ongoing management of operational expenditure (OPEX) budgets.
- Continuously refine sampling and analytical methodologies to ensure data accuracy and process efficiency in support of production targets
- Support the Manager Processing in the development and implementation of long-term strategic planning.
- Actively foster continuous improvement to improve safety, improve operational efficiencies and reduce costs.
About You
- Hold a tertiary qualification in Extractive Metallurgy, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Hold a current WA driver's licence
- Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role
- Experience with mineral sands
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and management
- Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic team
- High level of computer proficiency
- Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organisation
- Strong People Leader
About the Advantages
In addition to joining our values focused team, you would also be eligible for the following benefits:
- Competitive base salary
- Housing & Living Allowances
- 5 weeks annual leave per annum
- Relocation support provided
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
KMS is committed to advancing an inclusive and diverse workforce culture and environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We acknowledge the different skills, experiences, and perspectives that people from diverse backgrounds including, race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation bring to the workplace, will only strengthen our workforce.
We strongly encourage applications from our key priority communities – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, youth, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply
This advert will close on the 3 November 2025, however, should a suitable candidate be found we reserve the right to close the advert earlier.
📌 Superintendent Metallurgy
🏢 Kimberley Mineral Sands
📍 Perth