Gold Mine Processing Operator
Haynes Group – Charters Towers Region, QLD
Mining, Resources & Energy | Processing
Contract/Temp | $56.65 – $60.50 p.h depending on experience
Join Haynes Group as a Gold Mine Process Technician in Charters Towers. $56-$60/hr, 7/7 roster, temp-to-perm, housing provided, BIBO daily. Apply now
Join a Leading Team in Gold Processing Operations
Haynes Group is seeking skilled and safety-focused Process Technicians for an immediate start with our reputable client in the Charters Towers region. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic gold mining environment with strong potential for long-term employment.
Role Overview
* As a Process Technician, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of gold processing equipment.
* Manage crushing, grinding, leaching, and recovery processes to achieve maximum gold yield while upholding strict safety and production standards.
* Operate loaders to efficiently feed the crushing plant and maintain a consistent material flow.
* Maintain the ROM tip head in a safe and serviceable condition.
* Conduct sorting of oversize ore and remove tramp steel to ensure plant safety and efficiency.
* Operate crushers via SCADA systems to optimise plant throughput and minimise downtime.
* Safely and independently operate crushers, conveyors, mills, cyclones, thickeners, and CIP circuits as part of the gold processing operation.
* Demonstrate a strong understanding of water and tailings management to ensure environmental compliance and process sustainability
What's on Offer
* 7/7 rotating roster
* Temp-to-perm pathway
* Accommodation provided while on shift (for non-local candidates)
* Competitive flat hourly rate: $56.65 – $60.50 (based on experience)
* 12-hour shifts
* Bus-in/Bus-out (BIBO) from Charters Towers daily
* Supportive leadership from the Processing Manager and Superintendent
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience in mineral processing, ideally within gold operations
* Hands-on knowledge of crushers, mills, CIL/CIP circuits, thickeners, and gravity recovery systems
* Understanding of water and tailings management
* Proficiency in DCS/SCADA or similar process control systems highly regarded
* Manual driver's licence (essential)
* RII Front End Loader ticket
* Confined space and working at heights certification
* High-risk work licences (e.g., forklift, EWP) are advantageous
* Formal qualifications in mineral processing or related trades are preferred but not mandatory
Confidentiality assured – only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Haynes Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.