Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth

Job Category: Process/Chemical

About Us For over 35 years, GPA Engineering has been a trusted, Australian-owned consultancy delivering engineering, procurement and construction management services across many industries including oil and gas, water, energy, renewables, defence, mining, and hydrogen. We develop and implement projects that drive critical infrastructure and support industries across Australia.

With offices nationwide in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin and Perth, and a reputation for technical excellence, our strength lies in our people. We bring together diverse, motivated professionals who value teamwork, integrity, safety, and sustainability. At GPA, you’ll find the scale and expertise of a leading consultancy, combined with the supportive culture of a close-knit team.

About the Role

As a result of continuous company growth, GPA is looking for an enthusiastic Lead/Senior Process Engineer with proven technical and operational experience in the mining, minerals processing or metals refining industry to join our national team, based in Perth.

As a leader within the Metallurgy discipline team, you will embrace the challenge of helping our clients to solve difficult problems, through collaboration, energy and a solid delivery mindset.

Within the role, you will be accountable for the completion of the following, amongst others:

- Process design deliverables including basis of design, heat & mass balances, PFDs, P&IDs;, process control philosophies, equipment/instrument sizing calculations and data sheets
- Various studies, from concept through to feasibility, and
- Design reviews and risk assessments.

You Will Also

- Act in a client-facing and technical management role as the Metallurgy/Process discipline lead for multi-discipline projects
- Participate in project assessment and process safety workshops
- Provide proposal development and client engagement support, and
- Contribute to the growth and development of the mining industry at GPA, particularly within the GPA Perth office

This role has significant growth potential, so will suit a self-driven candidate seeking to shape their own path.

Desired Skills And Experience

Desired Skills & Experience

We are seeking a delivery-oriented person who provides strong technical value to clients and acts with accountability,



while also seeking to get the best out of those around them in alignment with GPA’s supportive and collaborative culture.

To satisfy the requirements of the role as a Senior/Lead Engineer, the candidate must:

- Have a professional engineering degree that satisfies the entry requirements for chartered membership with AusIMM/IChemE/Engineers Australia, and
- Have experience working in the mining industry in Australia, either as a consultant or for an operational company

Highly Regarded Skills Would Include

- Operational or site-based experience, particularly in project, commissioning or plant improvement roles.
- Experience leading and mentoring engineering and/or project teams
- Exposure across the full project life cycle from concept studies and feasibility through Detailed Design, Commissioning and Operations support
- Experience leading risk workshops, including preparation, facilitation and action tracking
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively internally and externally with a variety of personnel from different backgrounds, and
- Proven ability to manage project deliverables to a schedule and budget with consistent, reliable, and dependable performance
- Specific commodity experience in any of the following:
- Gold
- Copper
- Lithium
- Rare earths

- Specific plant/equipment/technology experience

- Comminution
- Materials handling
- Flotation

A requirement for this role is to complete a satisfactory pre-employment medical and Australian police clearance.

What We Offer At GPA, we want our people to thrive – both professionally and personally. We’re big enough to deliver complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough that you’ll always feel valued and supported.

- Competitive Salary & Rewards – a fair and attractive compensation package with paid overtime, recognising the value of the work you put in.
- Career Growth & Development – structured progression pathways, company-sponsored training,



and support towards professional membership and Chartership.
- Flexibility – hybrid working options and cultural leave swap days, because we know work-life balance matters.
- Health & Wellbeing – wellbeing programs, confidential EAP support, and a culture that genuinely looks out for each other.
- Family-Friendly Benefits – paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers, plus policies that support every stage of life.
- Community & Culture – a workplace that values connection and fun, from weekly sports teams and fitness clubs through to social events like cinema nights, family BBQs, quiz nights, and celebrations of diverse cultural traditions.
- Giving Back – a solid commitment to charity, with GPA donating over $3 million directly to charitable organisations.
- Diversity & Inclusion – a team where different perspectives are respected and collaboration drives better outcomes.

At GPA, you’ll be joining a workplace that combines the professionalism of a leading consultancy with the warmth of a supportive, people-first culture. We’re proud that over 80 of our team members have been with us for more than 10 years – a testament to the career growth and long-term commitment fostered here. Hear directly from our team and explore their experiences in our employees testimonials: https://www.gpaeng.com.au/careers/ We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities – including (but not limited to) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, neurodiversity, and those with disabilities.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before 27th November 2026.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, you may email us at [email protected].

Disclaimer To Recruitment Agencies

Please be advised that GPA Engineering does not accept resumes submitted by third-party recruitment agencies. All job applications must be submitted directly by the candidate through our official career portal or via direct contact with our HR team. We will not be held liable for any fees or claims from recruitment agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

📌 Lead/Senior Metallurgist/Process Engineer - PER (Perth)
🏢 GPA Engineering
📍 Perth