Superintendent Processing

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

THE WESTGOLD OFFER

• Full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and attractive benefits package
• A family friendly roster to suit your lifestyle - 8 days on, 6 days off
• Flexible employment options including FIFO and DIDO
• Modern, well-equipped camp featuring ensuite rooms, sports court, and fully equipped gym to keep you comfortable and active while away from home
• A growing company that's supports employee's development

THE ROLE

Our Higginsville Processing team is seeking an experienced Processing Superintendent to lead safe and efficient plant operations. As a back-to-back for the Processing Manager, there will be a requirement to provide coverage as the Alternate SSE when needed.

• Assist in development and implementation of mill production plans and targets.
• Monitor and improve plant performance and reliability.
• Drive business-critical processing, maintenance and metallurgy projects and initiatives.
• Provide leadership of the production and technical teams.
• Develop, coach and mentor process operational teams.
• Collaborate with your team to develop and maintain efficient and productive processes across the plant.
• Promote a high level of safety awareness, lead from the front and by example.
• Provide ongoing coverage as the alternate Processing Manager during absences from site as required.
• Liaise with Contractors and Stakeholders as required.

WHAT DO I NEED

• Current "C" Class Manual Western Australian driver's licence
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role effectively leading and managing a Processing team within a metalliferous processing plant (gold, nickel, copper, lithium)
• Tertiary Qualification in Metallurgy, Processing, or related discipline (desirable)
• Extensive experience in gold processing and preferably exposure to complex ore processing.
• S26 Statutory Supervisor Certificate
• Knowledge of Mines Safety and Inspection Act
• Experience in 3 and 4 stage crushing plants
• Experience in Sag/Ball Mill Operations
• Experience with SCADA systems (CITECT) and proprietary PLC systems
• Experience with a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) such as Pronto (desirable)
• Proficient Microsoft office skills
• Proven leadership and team building skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
• A can-do, team-oriented attitude
• Desire to maintain a proactive safe working environment

The Westgold Offer

A range of benefits including:

• A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
• Performance based bonus
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance
• Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along
• 5 years' pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions.

We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver's licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.