The Company
Our client is a well-established gold processing operation with a strong production profile and a disciplined focus on continuous improvement. The site operates a complex multi circuit plant and runs at a high intensity, performance driven standard. With approved capital spend and a clear pipeline of improvement initiatives, the operation is investing in technical capability to drive plant efficiency, recovery and long-term performance.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Metallurgical Superintendent this role is focused on optimising plant performance through metallurgical leadership, technical analysis, and continuous improvement of the processing operations. You will provide technical guidance and leadership to the Plant Metallurgists and operational leaders by monitoring plant performance, driving initiatives to improve recovery, throughput, and cost efficiency. The role needs a leader and team player who will work closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure processing performance aligns with production targets and business objectives.
This role suits someone who can step beyond monitoring performance and instead identify opportunities, implement solutions and drive measurable improvements across the plant.
Key Responsibilities
Lead metallurgical performance monitoring and optimisation of the processing plant
Analyse plant data to identify opportunities to improve recovery, throughput, and efficiency
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to plant metallurgists and processing teams




Develop and implement metallurgical improvement initiatives
Oversee plant surveys, sampling programs, and metallurgical test work
Ensure troubleshooting of plant performance issues and implement corrective actions
Work closely with operations to optimise plant control and process stability
Ensure metallurgical accounting and reconciliation processes are timely, accurate and reliable
Contribute to production planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes
Prepare and review metallurgical reports and performance summaries that are timely and accurate
Maintain strong collaboration with geology, mining, and technical services teams
About You
Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering
Extensive experience in gold processing and plant metallurgy
Strong understanding of processing circuits including crushing, milling, leaching, adsorption, elution, and gold recovery
Demonstrated experience in plant optimisation and metallurgical performance improvement
Experience leading metallurgical teams or providing technical leadership
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
Experience with metallurgical accounting and reporting systems
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting capability
What's On Offer
8/6 roster
Real opportunity to make a difference
Strong technical team and leadership support
Chance to drive real plant improvement outcomes
FIFO, DIDO (from Townsville) or residential options considered
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📌 Senior Plant Metallurgist - Gold (Townsville)
🏢 JOBLIN PARTNERS
📍 Townsville