Metallurgical Technician

Ravenswood Gold is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Metallurgical Technician (two positions available) to join our Processing team at the Ravenswood Gold Mine. Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, you will play a key role in supporting the efficient operation and continuous improvement of the processing plant by conducting metallurgical test work, sampling, analysis, and data collection.

About the role

• Collecting representative samples from designated sampling stations and live process streams throughout the processing plant.
• Conducting routine metallurgical test work, including gold recovery and cyanide leach testing.
• Supporting Metallurgists with plant surveys, sampling campaigns, process trials, and laboratory-scale test work.
• Calibrating, maintaining, and monitoring process control equipment, including pH, dissolved oxygen (DO) and cyanide meters, cyanide analysers, density gauges, belt weighers, and automatic samplers.
• Safely isolating radiation sources and calibrating density gauges in accordance with site procedures.
• Working closely with Maintenance teams to identify and resolve equipment performance and reliability issues.
• Managing the end-to-end sample process, including labelling, receipting, inventory preparation, storage, and traceability.

About you

• Previous experience in a mining, mineral processing, or laboratory environment (preferred).
• A strong commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.
• A willingness to learn, develop, and contribute to the success of the Processing team.

Why Ravenswood Gold?

• Enjoy an excellent 8 days on, 6 days off day-shift-only roster, providing a great work-life balance.
• Receive a competitive remuneration package that recognises your skills and experience.
• Benefit from a convenient Drive-In Drive-Out (DIDO) location, just 1.5 hours from Townsville.
• Build your career at one of Queensland's largest and most complex gold mining operations, where you'll gain valuable experience working alongside a highly skilled team in a dynamic processing environment.

Applications should include the following documentation in PDF format:

• Current Resume
• Cover Letter addressing suitability as outlined above.

 All preferred candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Police Check, medical assessments, reference checks, and verification of qualifications.

Ravenswood Gold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their long history on the lands upon which our operations exist today and the care they gave to these lands for thousands of years. We pay our respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection to land, air and sea.

Ravenswood Gold specifically acknowledges the Birriah People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Mine operates, the Bindal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Townsville office and warehouse are located and the Yuggera and Turrbal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold head office is located in Brisbane.