Location: Maldon
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent 76-hour Fortnight

Come be part of a committed professional team as we continue to invest and grow our Maldon Gold Project. Following significant recent investment and restarting to a 24-hour operation this is an exciting time to be joining our high-performing team with a preventative safety culture.

This residential role is located in the heart of Central Victoria, in the historic town of Maldon offering a relaxed regional lifestyle. The perfect blend of small-town charm and convenience situated less than a 30-minute drive from the regional hub of Bendigo and a 1 hour and 40-minute drive from Melbourne's city centre.

ABOUT US

Kaiser Reef Limited

Kaiser Reef Limited (ASX: KAU) is an established Australian gold producer operating the Henty Gold Mine in Tasmania and advancing the high-grade Maldon Gold Project in Victoria. Kaiser Reef is focused on disciplined production growth, reserve expansion, and leveraging its dual processing infrastructure in Tier-1 Australian jurisdictions to deliver sustainable cash flow and long-term shareholder value.

Maldon Gold Project

The Maldon Gold Project in Victoria’s Golden Triangle provides strategic growth optionality, anchored by a fully permitted 200ktpa CIL processing facility and a 187koz resource at 4.4g/t Au.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the General Manager Maldon Gold Project this is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role accountable for the end-to-end management of the Process plant. You will provide technical leadership and oversight to maximise gold recovery, cost control and drive onsite safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure effective process control and optimisation to maximise throughput, gold recovery and overall plant efficiency.





- Provide technical direction and communication with production teams to ensure the correct implementation of operating strategies.

- Manage the Life of Mine Tailings Strategy and work to achieve and maintain compliance with ANCOLD standards.

- Ensure all work complies with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, and manage relationships with external stakeholders including Resources Victoria and the EPA.

- Provide leadership in safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence, fostering a strong safety culture within the team.

ABOUT YOU

- A tertiary qualification in Engineering or Science (Metallurgy, Chemical, Mineral Processing)

- Minimum 10 years of minerals processing experience with demonstrated leadership in gold processing.

- Skilled in metallurgical accounting, data analysis and advanced excel use.

- Proven project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, and contract management.

- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage and mentor a diverse team.

- Robust knowledge of Australian mining and processing regulations, WHS, and environmental compliance requirements.

- A strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship

Desirable (not essential) experience that you may have.

- Certificate IV in Frontline management or greater

- Lean Methodology and Green Belt Six Sigma or equivalent

- Member of AusIMM or Engineers Australia

- Practical experience using advanced plant automation, SCADA/DCS systems, and modern instrumentation to optimise circuit performance.

Eligibility

· Australian Working Rights

· Australian C-Class Drivers Licence

· National Police check clearance.

· Ability to pass a pre-employment medical with drug and alcohol screen.

Apply now to work for Kaiser Reef

If your experience and skills align with the criteria above, please submit your application, including a CV and a cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria.

📌 Processing Manager (Maldon)
🏢 Maldon Gold Project
📍 Maldon