Reporting to the Processing Manager and forming part of the site Senior Management Team, the Metallurgical Superintendent is accountable for the safe, efficient and cost‑effective operation of the Processing Department at Ernest Henry.
This role provides technical and people leadership across metallurgical and laboratory functions, ensuring gold and copper production targets are achieved while maintaining strong performance in safety, environmental compliance, quality and cost control.
You will lead ore treatment planning, metallurgical optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with processing, maintenance and mining teams to maximise plant performance and long‑term value.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
Developing and executing weekly and monthly ore treatment plans
Providing technical leadership to achieve annual production and recovery targets
Leading, mentoring and developing metallurgical and laboratory teams
Delivering accurate and timely metallurgical accounting and reporting
Monitoring and optimising key plant operating parameters
Implementing short‑ and medium‑term production planning and forecasting
Driving continuous improvement in safety, recoveries, throughput, reliability and cost
Supervising assay laboratory operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency and compliance
Planning and supervising mill relines
Coordinating metallurgical and process improvement projects
Supporting long‑term processing strategy and optimisation initiatives
Contributing to annual operational and cost budgeting
Ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental and corporate governance requirements
About you
You are an experienced Process Metallurgist with demonstrated leadership capability in a mining processing environment. You bring strong technical depth, a data‑driven mindset and the ability to lead teams in a production‑focused operation.
You are comfortable balancing safety, cost, recovery and throughput, and thrive in collaborative environments where continuous improvement and operational discipline are valued.
You will also bring:
A tertiary qualification in Extractive Metallurgy, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
Previous experience as a Process Metallurgist within mining operations
Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role
Strong understanding of ore processing operations and plant optimisation
High‑level data analysis and metallurgical accounting capability
Commercial acumen including budgeting and cost control
Strong people leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A proactive safety mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
About us
From humble beginnings in 2010, 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 a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company.
At Ernest Henry
At Ernest Henry, our mine life extension to 2040 and a doubling of ore reserves provides long‑term security, increased operational diversity and strong career opportunities for our people, alongside a close‑knit site and community environment.
Your Benefits
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging options (including novated leasing and remote area housing), quarterly bonuses, an employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition programs, study assistance and discounted health insurance.
The roster for this position is 5/2/4/3 residential where you can live locally in the Cloncurry community and being home each night.
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