Metallurgist

Senior Metallurgist

Join Australia's highest-grade copper mine in a key technical leadership role. Based at our CSA Mine in Cobar, NSW, you'll be instrumental in driving metallurgical performance, innovation, and continuous improvement across our processing plant operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Monitor and optimise metallurgical performance across crushing, grinding, flotation, and dewatering circuits
• Lead and deliver metallurgical projects, plant trials, and improvement initiatives
• Provide expert guidance to production teams on process troubleshooting and efficiency
• Conduct metallurgical accounting, data analysis, and performance reporting
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards
• Mentor and support metallurgists and metallurgical technicians
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

What You'll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience in base metals concentrators, preferably copper
• Strong expertise in flotation and underground ore processing
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and a practical, hands-on approach
• Strong process control experience,
• Exposure to Pi data management systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance

Why MAC Copper?

• Competitive remuneration package and benefits
• 8/6 FIFO roster with options for DIDO or residential in Cobar
• FIFO from Brisbane or Sydney, with camp accommodation and meals provided
• Gym and pool reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Career development support, training, and long-term job security

Applications to be sent to: by November

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Gym membership
• Salary packaging

Education:

• Bachelor Degree (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 14/11/2025