Technician - Metallurgy

Want to be part of something great? At Greatland, we’re building a sustainable future in mining driven by responsible exploration, development, and production of precious and base metals. As our business grows, so does our need for talented, motivated people.

Join a team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Discover our current vacancies and take the next step in your career with Greatland.

Greatland’s core values of integrity, safety, teamwork, accountability, responsibility and results are at the heart of its sustainable operating culture.

Why work for Greatland?

• Join an organisation with a big future
• Attractive salary package plus performance-based incentives
• Modern office in heart of Subiaco
• Milestone service awards recognising your commitment and achievements
• Education assistance to help you grow and develop your career
• Parental leave designed to support you and your family
• Income protection insurance to safeguard your financial wellbeing

About the Role

As a Metallurgical Technician , you will support the Metallurgy and Processing Department through the effective operation of the Telfer metallurgical laboratory. This role plays a key part in delivering routine metallurgical test work and diagnostics that underpin safe, compliant and efficient plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a high level of housekeeping. Maintain the metallurgical laboratory in a clean, organised and safe state
• Maintain Met Lab stock levels – consumables & PPE
• Upkeep of new/existing standard operating procedures and safety data sheets in the metallurgical laboratory
• Compliance to the sampling and metallurgical test procedures that the metallurgical lab is using to ensure that all procedures are performed consistently and accurately
• Routine reporting and data entry
• Maintaining of updated log sheets and sample records
• Supporting the Safety Management System, ensuring a safety-first work culture; applying site safety standards, procedures and policies
• Participating in site safety initiatives
• Taking a proactive risk management approach to departmental tasks, i.e., recognise, analyse, respond to ensure risks are at an acceptable level; ensuring that prior to work commencing an effective risk assessment and controls are in place and understood Ensuring attendance of scheduled safety/toolbox meeting

What you will bring

• Metallurgical Laboratory, Laboratory or Plant experience required, preferably in a mining environment
• Basic experience in use of Excel, Word, SAP
• Experience in metallurgical test work e.g. batch flotation testing, comminution testing, leach (gold cyanidation) testing and general sample preparation
• Have appropriate licences, qualifications and permits and/or willing to obtain
• Detail and results oriented with the ability to multitask and adhere to deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent safety record

About Telfer Operations

Telfer is a gold-copper mine located in the Paterson Province of the East Pilbara region of Western Australia. It includes both open-pit and underground mining operations, as well as the operation of Australia’s third-largest gold-copper processing facility. Since beginning gold production in 1975, Telfer has produced more than 15Moz of gold to date.

Our Telfer operations offer a fly-in fly-out work arrangement, providing our workforce with a healthy work-life balance. Onsite, we offer a broad range of recreational activities, including a recently refurbished gym, swimming pool, driving range, movie room, and both dry and wet mess facilities.

In addition to Telfer, Greatland owns 100% of the Havieron gold-copper, a world class development project with a multi-decade mine life, located 45km east of Telfer that will utilise the existing Telfer infrastructure to process Havieron ore, together with a significant exploration portfolio in the region surrounding Telfer.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.

Pre-Employment Process

As part of Greatland’s pre-employment process, candidates must complete a full medical assessment, provide evidence of Australian work rights, and be able to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.